About
The Fw 190 A‑1 "Würger" was the first production variant of Focke-Wulf’s iconic WWII fighter, entering service in mid‑1941. Powered by a BMW 801 C‑1 radial engine (~1,560 PS), it became the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s early A-series, with 102 A‑1s built before evolving into later models
Playstyle
The A‑1 excels as an energy fighter: climb high, strike quickly in diving passes, then use its robust speed to climb back to altitude. It can handle initial dogfights but is vulnerable at low speeds, so avoid tight turning brawls
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Strong top speed (~652 km/h) and excellent energy retention
➕ Good TWR supports solid climb and dive acceleration
➕ Heavy firepower with 4×7.92 mm MG 17 + 2×20 mm MG FF/M cannons (~4,000 and 120 rounds)
Cons
➖ Subpar turn rate (~25.5°/s) and handling at low speed
➖ High stall speed (~140–180 km/h) makes slow-speed fights risky
Loadout Option
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Trivia
- A-1 was armed initially with four MG 17s synchronized through the propeller and two wing-mounted MG FF cannons
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