Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu
1938 reconnaissance aircraft family by Focke-Wulf / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu (Owl) is a German twin-engine, twin-boom, three-seat tactical reconnaissance and army cooperation aircraft. It first flew in 1938 (Fw 189 V1), entered service in 1940 and was produced until mid-1944.
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Fw 189 Uhu | |
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Role | Tactical reconnaissance and army cooperation aircraft, light bomber |
Manufacturer | Focke-Wulf |
Designer | Kurt Tank |
First flight | July 1938 |
Introduction | August 1941 |
Retired | 1945 |
Primary users | Luftwaffe |
Produced | 1940–1944 |
Number built | 864 |
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In addition, Focke-Wulf used this airframe in response to a tender request by the RLM for a dedicated ground-attack airplane, and later submitted an armored version for trials. However, the Henschel Hs 129 was selected instead.