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The Fw-190A-6 was designed to be used mostly for ground attacks on the Eastern Front and was given four 20mm cannons in the wings as well as two machine guns. Along with a new light-weight wing the Fw-190A-6 was a deadly aircraft. The Fw-190A-6 was also designed to allow for maximum Ruestsaetze (field modifications). Over 1,000 of this variant were sent to the Eastern Front and eventually replaced the now obsolete Ju-87 Stuka and were used right to the end of WWII.

In late 1941 Otto “Bruno” Kittel began flying in a BF-109 and scored 15 victories on the Eastern Front. In early 1943 he moved up to an FW-190 and his tally began to rise rapidly. On February 19, 1943 JG 54 intercepted a large formation of IL-2s and Kittel ended the day with his 39th victory. On August 26, 1944 while flying “Yellow 5” Kittel reached a milestone, 200 victories. On February 16, 1945 with 267 victories Kittel was shot down while pursuing an IL-2.

Specifications for the Fw-190A-6 Performance Power Plant - BMW 801D-2 producing 1,800 hp @ takeoff Maximum Speed - 398 mph @ 20,000 ft TAS Maximum Speed @ Sea Level - 343 mph TAS Stalling Speed Clean @ Maximum Weight - 118 mph IAS Landing @ Maximum Weight - 98 mph IAS Weight Empty - 7,566 lbs Maximum Takeoff - 8,598 lbs Dimensions Height - 13 ft Wingspan - 34.5 ft Length - 33.4 ft Armament 2 x 13 mm machine guns 4 x 20 mm cannons Plus various other ordnance

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series HA7413 FW 190A-6 “Yellow 5” flown by Oberleutnant Otto Kittel 3./JG 54, Riga-Skulte, circa August 1944

1/48 scale pre-finished Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic. Professionally painted. All markings pad applied for superb results. Cockpit slides open. Comes with a pilot that can be removed. Comes with display stand. Can be displayed with landing gear up or down.