Most Fw 190s were the "A" series, powered by a BMW radial engine. Late in 1943, however, the more capable "D" series appeared in action against U.S. bombers, powered by the more powerful Jumo 213 inline, liquid-cooled engine. Because the larger engine lengthened its nose, a 20-inch section had to be added to the Fw 190D-9's fuselage just forward of the tail. During its lifetime, more than 20,000 Fw 190s of all types were built. #avgeek #history | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-8 at The Royal Air Force Museum Midlands - the ‘butcher bird’ #ww2 #wwii #ww2history #luftwaffe #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft

Fw 190 F-8/R1 at the Smithsonian’s Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center #warbirds #ww2 #fw190 #luftwaffe #ww2history | Daniel J Wheatcroft