[Coming Soon] Fw 190 A-8 – at the peak of its popularity!

The most mass-produced modification of the famous “Focke-wulf”!

Historical Note

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8 modification appeared in early 1944. The fighter received a water-methanol injection system, which allowed for a short-term increase in engine power, as well as reinforced armor on the nose of the aircraft.

This modification became the most mass-produced of the Fw 190 fighter family.

Fw 190 A-8 (Rank VII)

SWOT Analysis

Strengths: can keep a very high speed, powerful armament.
Weaknesses: mediocre maneuverability.
Opportunities: fast, powerful attacks from high altitude.
Threats: temptation to maneuver horizontally, loss of energy.

In battle

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8 fighter is a true classic of piston-powered aviation from the final period of World War II. An inhabitant of high altitudes, the Focke is capable of gaining astonishingly high speed in a dive while maintaining controllability. Its powerful cannon armament is just right for a short hard hit. This is a real master of energy combat!

The A-8, like the other 190s, performs best at medium and high altitudes. This is where the fighter's high-speed potential is fully realized. This is also where it hunts high-altitude bombers. The best tactic for the Fw 190 to deal with fighters is the “falcon strike” – aka “boom-and-zoom” – a dive attack from high altitude and immediate retreat back up for another strike. First, the Fw 190 can withstand enormous loads and is well controlled in a dive. Secondly, the armament of four 20mm autocannons and a pair of large-caliber machine guns with a heavy second burst weight is ideal for such a sharp and powerful strike.

The third reason why the Focke-wulf shouldn't get involved with turns is its mediocre maneuverability and tendency to lose power quickly. The most common mistake of inexperienced Fw 190 pilots is to lose altitude in the excitement of the chase and enter into a turn battle near the ground. Here the fighter is almost always doomed, so altitude reserve is the best thing!

The Fw 190 A-8 has limited suitability for armored vehicle destruction missions. However, four autocannon is a serious argument, especially for light and unarmored vehicles. In addition, this modification can take into battle large missiles Wfr.Gr.21. They were invented to destroy bombers, but when hitting ground unit, there is a good chance to destroy the enemy with one missile.

Premium ♠︎ Fw 190 A-8♠︎ (Rank VII)

The Premium variant of the ♠︎Fw 190 A-8♠︎ is an extra plane for your roster! The premium warplane maintains the same performance as the standard variant, though it comes in a unique camouflage. With this premium warplane you’ll be able to enjoy faster Silver Lion and Research Point gains, and earn some Golden Eagles in your battles.

If you’re lucky enough to unlock both the premium and the standard variants, you will be able to use them both in the same battle!

To unlock the standard warplane, you need to collect 1,000 blueprints.

Here’s how you can get blueprints:

In Medium Trophy: Chance to receive 700 aircraft blueprints in the jackpot, or 10 to 100 per attempt. Each attempt also grants a small chance to unlock the aircraft instantly.
In Big Trophy: Chance to receive 700 aircraft blueprints, or 80 to 200 blueprints per attempt.
Via the in-game store: Getting the Blueprints Folder for Silver Lions grants a chance to receive some blueprints for the standard variant even after the season ends.
In special offers.