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= Hangar view =
= Hangar view =
 
[[File:190 D9 IL2GB.jpg|700px|frameless|center]]
= Important facts and figures =
= Important facts and figures =
=== Engine management ===
=== Engine management ===

Latest revision as of 15:50, 7 June 2021

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9 is a premium fighter from the Battle of Bodenplatte module of IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles.

Hangar view

190 D9 IL2GB.jpg

Important facts and figures

Engine management

Combat power time limit: 30min.
Emergency power (without MW-50) time limit: 3min.
Emergency power (with MW-50) time limit: 10 min.
The Kommandogerät chooses manifold pressure, RPM, mixture, supercharger settings according to the power output set by the pilot (throttle lever).

Airspeed considerations

Vne: 850km/h.


Flying the Fw 190 D-9

Out of combat

Startup and taxi

  • Throttle 10-15%.
  • Begin engine startup sequence.
  • For taxiing, be aware that the tailwheel only locks if the stick is pulled back, therefore the plane will need careful handling on the ground (pull the stick to taxi straight).

Takeoff

  • Pull the stick back and hold it there.
  • Smoothly throttle up to full power.
  • Once sufficent speed is reached, release the stick and let the tail wheel lift.
  • Once sufficeient speed is reached, lift off normally.

Climb

Cruise

Landing

In combat

Overall

Strengths

  • Controls remain responsive at high speed.

Weaknesses

Flying against the Fw 190 D-9

Do this

Do not do this

Modifications

Rivet counting

IRL History