The W.A.R. FW-190 is a half-scale homebuilt replica of a Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter. In July 1973, War Aircraft Replicas International 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]
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| Role | Homebuilt aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | War Aircraft Replicas International, Inc. |
| First flight | 21 August 1974 |
Design and development
editThe 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
editSome versions were built using 125 hp (93 kW) Lycoming O-235 and 123 hp (92 kW) HCI radial engines.
Specifications (W.A.R. FW-190)
editData 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
edit- ^ a b c Taylor 1982, p. 582.
- ^ a b Plane and Pilot: 1978 Aircraft Directory, page 159. Werner & Werner Corp, Santa Monica CA, 1977. ISBN 0-918312-00-0
- ^ Downey, Julia: 1999 Plans Aircraft Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 16, Number 1, January 1999, page 71. Primedia Publications. ISSN 0891-1851
- ^ Purdy, Don: AeroCrafter - Homebuilt Aircraft Sourcebook, page 291-2. BAI Communications. ISBN 0-9636409-4-1
- ^ a b Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 126. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Jack Cox (November 1974). "It's W.A.R.!". Sport Aviation.
- ^ WAR Replicas. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
- ^ Taylor 1988, p. 612.
References
edit- 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. August 2001.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - Recreational Flyer. November 1988.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - Recreational Flyer. Fall 1987.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - Popular Mechanics. January 1981.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - Popular Flying. November 1981.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - Homebuilt Aircraft. November 1980.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - Popular Mechanics. January 1980.
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External links
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- War Aircraft Replicas International Inc Archived September 15, 2015, at the Wayback Machine