1:72 scale diecast metal airplane by Dragon Models Warbirds 50256. Focke-Wulf Fw 190A, Luftwaffe 12.(Sturm)/JG 3, "Yellow 17", Willi Unger, May 1944.

Length 5 inches
Wingspan 6 inches

Features:
- Accurate Fw190A-8 mould
- Authentic camouflage and markings of 12.(Sturm)/JG3
- 1/72 authentic scale
- High quality diecast metal
- Historically accurate
- Detailed cockpit
- Opening/Closed Canopy option
- Engraved panel lines
- Moveable flight control surfaces
- Rotating propeller
- Ready to display
- Display In Flight or In Landing Mode (stand included)

This model features the famous "R2" version of the German Fw190A-8. It was flown by pilot Willi Unger and showcases his aircraft in May of 1944. Of special note are the 'lightning' markings on the cowling and the striped spinner.

The Fw 190 A-8 entered production in February of 1944. The A8 model introduced the MW-50 supercharger that was to have been deployed in the A-4 model, but was not available in quantities at that time. The MW-50 introduced a methanol/water mix injector to boost horsepower in the BMW 801D-2 engines. The A-8 was equipped with a new wooden propeller easily identified by its wide paddle-shaped blades, and a new canopy design similar to the �bubble� canopies in widespread use by the Allied air forces. Nearly a dozen R�sts�tze kits available for the A8, including the famous A8/R2 and A8/R8 models which were outfitted with heavy armor including 30 mm canopy and windscreen armor, 5 mm cockpit armor and upgraded outer wing cannons to the MK 108 30 mm cannon that could destroy most heavy bombers with two or three hits. Over 6,550 A-8 airframes were produced, with at least 8 factories turning out the fighter.