W.A.R. Focke-Wulf 190

W.A.R. Fw190
Role	Homebuilt aircraft
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	War Aircraft Replicas International, Inc.
First flight	21 August 1974

The W.A.R. Fw190 is a half-scale homebuilt replica of a Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter. In July 1973, War Aircraft Replicas of Santa Paula, California began design of an approximately half-scale replica of the Fw 190, the first of a series of replicas of World War II aircraft using similar constructional techniques. The first prototype made its maiden flight on 21 August 1974.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Design and development

The aircraft structure is based on a wooden framework for the fuselage and wings, using polyurethane foam to build up the fuselage shape and wing aerofoil profile, with a fabric/epoxy covering. The aircraft is fitted with an electrically retractable tailwheel undercarriage to match the configuration of the original aircraft. The initial powerplant specified was a 1600 cc Volkswagen air-cooled engine of 70 hp (52 kW), driving a three-bladed fixed pitch propeller. Small Continental Motors, Inc. and Lycoming Engines of 100 to 120 hp (75 to 89 kW) have commonly been used.^[1][2][5]

The prototype aircraft was displayed at the Experimental Aircraft Association convention in 1974. Realistic details such as simulated fabric surfaces, and detailed smoke trails were noted, the aircraft drew a large amount of attention at the show.^[6]

At least 197 sets of plans had been sold by 1982,^[1] and plans remain on sale from War Aircraft Replicas, now based in Florida.^[7]

Variants

Some versions were built using 125 hp (93 kW) Lycoming O-235 and 123 hp (92 kW) HCI radial engines.

Specifications (W.A.R. Fw190)

Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1988–89^[8]

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 16 ft 7 in (5.05 m)
• Wingspan: 20 ft 0 in (6.10 m)
• Height: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
• Wing area: 70.0 sq ft (6.50 m²)
• Empty weight: 630 lb (286 kg)
• Max takeoff weight: 900 lb (408 kg)
• Fuel capacity: 10 US Gallons, 38 L
• Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-200 air cooled flat-four, 100 hp (75 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 169 kn (194 mph; 313 km/h) at 3,500 ft (1,070 m)
• Cruise speed: 108 kn (124 mph; 200 km/h) (econ cruise)
• Stall speed: 48 kn (55 mph; 89 km/h)
• Range: 347 nmi (399 mi; 643 km)
• Service ceiling: 12,500 ft (3,800 m)
• Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)
• Wing loading: 12 lb/sq ft (59 kg/m²)

Notes

1. Taylor 1982, p. 582.
2. Plane and Pilot: 1978 Aircraft Directory, page 159. Werner & Werner Corp, Santa Monica CA, 1977. ISBN 0-918312-00-0
3. Downey, Julia: 1999 Plans Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 16, Number 1, January 1999, page 71. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
4. Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 291-2. BAI Communications. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
5. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 126. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
6. Jack Cox (Nov 1974). "It's W.A.R.!". Sport Aviation.
7. WAR Replicas. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
8. Taylor 1988, p. 612.

References

• Taylor, John W. R. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1982–83. London:Jane's Yearbooks, 1982. ISBN 0-7106-0748-2.
• Taylor, John W. R. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1988–89. Coulsdon, UK:Jane's Defence Data, 1988. ISBN 0-7106-0867-5.
• Dean Clark (February 1979). "Dean Clarks FW.190". Sport Aviation.
• WAR German FW 190
• Kitplanes. Aug 2001. Missing or empty |title= (help)
• Recreational Flyer. Nov 1988. Missing or empty |title= (help)
• Recreational Flyer. Fall 1987. Missing or empty |title= (help)
• Popular Mechanics. Jan 1981. Missing or empty |title= (help)
• Popular Flying. Nov 1981. Missing or empty |title= (help)
• Homebuilt Aircraft. Nov 1980. Missing or empty |title= (help)
• Popular Mechanics. Jan 1980. Missing or empty |title= (help)

External links

• War Aircraft Replicas International Inc