The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was one of the best aircraft produced during World War II. With more than 20,000 produced since 1941, it was, along with the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Luftwaffe's most famous fighter. In its early versions, such as the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8, the fighter was powered by a two-row BMW 801 D-2 radial engine with 14 cylinders producing 1,700 horsepower, allowing it to reach a top speed of 653. km/h. Subsequently, the designers took advantage of the successful aerodynamic design of the aircraft, achieving what can be considered its final evolution. The adoption of the powerful 12-cylinder liquid-cooled Junkers Jumo 213 engine necessitated a revision of the aircraft's design, resulting in an elongated nose. The D version was aptly nicknamed the "Langnasen-Dora" by Luftwaffe pilots, but once in flight they immediately appreciated its characteristics and capabilities. The FW-190D was indeed capable of competing with the most advanced Allied fighters, such as the famous P-51D Mustang.
