Focke-Wulf Fw 189 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Focke-Wulf Fw 189 |
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| Role | Reconnaissance aircraft |
| National origin | Nazi Germany. |
| Manufacturer | Focke-Wulf |
| First flight | 1938 |
| Introduction | 1940 |
| Status | Out of order |
| Primary user | Luftwaffe. |
| Produced | Out of production. |
| Number built | 864 |
The Focke-Wulf Fw 189 was a twin-engine military aircraft. It was flown during World War II by the Luftwaffe (the German air force), who used it mainly for reconnaissance. The plane was built in Germany by Focke-Wulf Aircraft Company. It had a crew of three people. The 189 was built of wood and metal. It was nicknamed Uhu, or owl in English.
Images for kids
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Close up view of a rotatable, Ikaria-designed twin barrel machine gun mounting in the crew nacelle's tail cone.
See also
In Spanish: Focke-Wulf Fw 189 para niños
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