Dragon Wings Warbird Series Diecast Model 

Focke Wulf Fw190A-8/R2

"Yellow 17"

Luftwaffe 12.(Sturm)/JG3

May 1944

Oberfeldwebel Willi Unger

1:72 Scale - DRW 50256

Wingspan: 5.75"

Length: 5"

Each Model Features:

• Accurate mold
• 1/72 authentic scale
• High quality diecast metal
• Historically accurate
• Removable missiles
• Detailed cockpit
• Open or Closed Canopy option
• Engraved panel lines
• Moveable flight control surfaces
• Rotating propeller
• Ready to display
•  Display In Flight or In Landing Mode (stand included)

About this aircraft:

The Fw 190 A-8 entered production in February of 1944. The A8 model introduced the MW-50 supercharger that was to have been deployed in the A-4 model, but was not available in quantities at that time. The MW-50 introduced a methanol/water mix injector to boost horsepower in the BMW 801D-2 engines. The A-8 was equipped with a new wooden propeller easily identified by its wide paddle-shaped blades, and a new canopy design similar to the "bubble" canopies in widespread use by the Allied air forces. Nearly a dozen Rüstsätze kits available for the A8, including the famous A8/R2 and A8/R8 models which were outfitted with heavy armor including 30 mm canopy and windscreen armor, 5 mm cockpit armor and upgraded outer wing cannons to the MK 108 30 mm cannon that could destroy most heavy bombers with two or three hits. Over 6,550 A-8 airframes were produced, with at least 8 factories turning out the fighter.