W.A.R. FW-190
Role	Homebuilt aircraft Type of aircraft
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	War Aircraft Replicas International, Inc.
First flight	21 August 1974

The W.A.R. FW-190 is a half-scale homebuilt replica of a Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter. In July 1973, War Aircraft Replicas International of Santa Paula, California began design of an approximately half-scale replica of the Fw 190, the first of a series of replicas of World War II aircraft using similar constructional techniques. The first prototype made its maiden flight on 21 August 1974.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

The aircraft structure is based on a wooden framework for the fuselage and wings, using polyurethane foam to build up the fuselage shape and wing aerofoil profile, with a fabric/epoxy covering. The aircraft is fitted with an electrically retractable tailwheel undercarriage to match the configuration of the original aircraft. The initial powerplant specified was a 1600 cc Volkswagen air-cooled engine of 70 hp (52 kW), driving a three-bladed fixed pitch propeller. Small Continental Motors, Inc. and Lycoming Engines of 100 to 120 hp (75 to 89 kW) have commonly been used.^[1][2][5]

The prototype aircraft was displayed at the Experimental Aircraft Association convention in 1974. Realistic details such as simulated fabric surfaces, and detailed smoke trails were noted, the aircraft drew a large amount of attention at the show.^[6]

At least 197 sets of plans had been sold by 1982,^[1] and plans remain on sale from War Aircraft Replicas, now based in Florida.^[7]

Some versions were built using 125 hp (93 kW) Lycoming O-235 and 123 hp (92 kW) HCI radial engines.

Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1988–89^[8]

General characteristics

• Crew: 1
• Length: 16 ft 7 in (5.05 m)
• Wingspan: 20 ft 0 in (6.10 m)
• Height: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
• Wing area: 70.0 sq ft (6.50 m²)
• Empty weight: 630 lb (286 kg)
• Max takeoff weight: 900 lb (408 kg)
• Fuel capacity: 10 US Gallons, 38 L
• Powerplant: 1 × Continental O-200 air cooled flat-four, 100 hp (75 kW)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 169 kn (194 mph, 313 km/h) at 3,500 ft (1,070 m)
• Cruise speed: 108 kn (124 mph, 200 km/h) (econ cruise)
• Stall speed: 48 kn (55 mph, 89 km/h)
• Range: 347 nmi (399 mi, 643 km)
• Service ceiling: 12,500 ft (3,800 m)
• Rate of climb: 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s)
• Wing loading: 12 lb/sq ft (59 kg/m²)

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