Focke-Wulf Ta 152 C-1/H-0/H-1 models (TopDrawings)

Description

The Focke-Wulf Ta 152 was designed as a high altitude fighter, which could engage American heavy bombers and their escorts on equal terms. Work on this aircraft began in 1943 and the design was referred to as Spezial Höhenjäger (special high altitude fighter). The RLM soon gave it the official designation Ta 152. Professor Kurt Tank procured three basic design variants: Normaljäger (conventional fighter), Höhenjäger (high altitude fighter) and Schlachtflugzeug (attack aircraft). The conventional fighter was developed as Ta 152 C version, the high altitude fighter as Ta 152 H, and the attack aircraft as Ta 152 B. The conventional fighter was tested with the use of four prototypes, powered by Daimler-Benz DB 603 E and EC engines, rated at 1,800 hp. Production aircraft were to be powered by DB 603 L engines rated at 2,000 hp. The prototypes were completed during 3 November 1944 – 15 January 1945. The high altitude version was given the highest priority, and the first production version was the Ta 152 H-0 powered by a Junkers Jumo 213 E engine rated at 1,750 hp on take-off, armed with one 30-mm MK 108 cannon and two 20-mm MG 151/20 cannons. The Ta 152 H-1 version had the fuel capacity enlarged by 400 liters and provisions for GM 1 or MW 50 installations, temporarily boosting engine power at high altitudes. Production totaled 67 Focke-Wulf Ta 152 aircraft of all versions (mostly Ta 152 H) by the end of the war. Those few pilots who had the opportunity to fly the Ta 152 H in combat emphasized its high speed, outstanding performance at high altitude, and very short turn radius in horizontal maneuvers. Ofw. Josef Keil of JG 301 shot down five Allied aircraft flying a Ta 152 H, thus becoming the only Ta 152 ace. Review: Precise Scale Drawings - The Top Drawing series are the best example of scale drawings for aircraft enthusiasts and model aircraft builders. The major plastic modeling scales of 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 are all covered in this volume. Four-view and section drawings are provided which helps the scratch builder. Not only are the TA152 prototypes, -O, -C and -H covered but also the FW190 V18 and FW190V21. Color profiles are also included. These books are a very good value for their cost and are a worthy addition to your reference libraries on aviation. Review: Every modelers need - This is another fantastic Top Drawings edition by Stefan! Having the drawings already printed in 1/32nd scale is perfect for what I need. I've never been let down by his work, research, and drawings. PERFECT!