Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5
Focke-Wulf · DE · first flew 1942 · fighter
The A-5 corrected the A-4's engine vibration problems by extending the engine mount by 15 cm, resulting in the longer nose profile that characterises mid-production Fw 190s, and becoming the basis for numerous specialised variants.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- BMW 801D-2 on a lengthened engine mount (+15 cm) moving the engine forward — noticeably longer nose than A-3
- ETC 501 centreline bomb rack fitted as standard from A-5/U2 onwards
- Broad range of Umrüst-Bausätze kits: torpedo, rocket rails, gunpods visible on variant aircraft
The lengthened nose is the key separator from the A-3: on the A-5 the cowl projects noticeably further ahead of the cockpit. At distance compare the relative position of the front of the cowl flaps to the firewall — A-5 shows more cowl ahead. Underwing or centreline stores racks are more commonly seen on A-5 than A-3.
Specifications
- The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-5 has a length of 8.95 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.51 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 670 km/h (416 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Approximately 1,752 A-5s built from late 1942. The extended mount improved handling and allowed an enormous range of Rüstsatz conversion kits, making the A-5 the most versatile Fw 190 sub-type of the war.
Variants
A-5/U8 (long-range fighter-bomber), A-5/U12 (six-cannon ground attack), A-5/U15 (torpedo carrier) among the most notable.
Where you'll see it
Luftwaffe all fronts, 1942-44. A small number of Fw 190s presented as 'A-5' are museum airframes; the type is under-represented among flying warbirds.
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