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Focke - Wulfe 189 Uhu
 The Focke Wulfe 189 was a successful recon aircraft. It was fast and very manuverable. Focke Wulfe came up with a ground attack version which enjoyed some success.               
                         

Type: Three seat reconaissance and close support

Engine:
Engine: 2
Argus As 410A-1 12 cylinder inverted-vee air-cooled
465 hp

Dimensions:
Span: 60 ft. 4½ in. (18.4m)
Length: 39 ft. 4½in. (12m)
Height: 10 ft. 2 in. (3.1m)

Weights:
Empty: 5,930 lb. (2690 kg)
Loaded: 8,708 lb. (3950 kg)


Performance:
Speed: 217mph (350km/h)
Ceiling: 23,950ft (7300m)
Range: 416 miles (670km)

Armament:
(Ground Attack Version)
One 7.92mm MG 17 machine gun in each wing root
Twin 7.92mm MG 81 manually aimed in dorsal position and (usually) twin MG 81 in rear cone with limited field of fire
Underwing racks for four 50kg bombs

                                          
Ground Attack Version