W.A.R. FW-190
War Aircraft Replicas International · United States · first flew 1974 · light aircraft
The W.A.R. FW-190 is a half-scale homebuilt replica of a Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.05 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Half-scale replica of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190
- Single-seat low-wing monoplane
- Continental O-200 flat-four engine
A small fighter-shaped aircraft powered by a 100 hp Continental O-200 air-cooled flat-four engine.
Specifications
- The W.A.R. FW-190 has a length of 5.05 m (17 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
In July 1973 War Aircraft Replicas International of Santa Paula, California began design of an approximately half-scale replica. The first prototype made its maiden flight on 21 August 1974.
Variants
It was the first of a series of replicas of World War II aircraft using similar constructional techniques.
Where you'll see it
It is a homebuilt aircraft, built by amateur constructors.
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