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

Performance


Notes

  1. 1 2 3 Taylor 1982, p. 582.
  2. 1 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. 1 2 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)


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