Fw 190 A-5/U14

Description

The Focke-Wulf 190 A was the first production series of the Fw 190. Many variants were developed, from the A-1 to the A-8. The A-5 had an extensive list of aircraft that were fitted with different "Umrüstbausatz" kits. Most included simple camera additions or weaponry changes, as was the case with the A-5/U14. The U14 was intended to utilize the LT F5b torpedo, which was mounted under the fuselage. For safety reasons, the tail wheel and fin height were increased so the torpedo could not accidentally strike the ground. As for armament, the A-5/U14 was only armed with two 20 mm MG 151 cannons mounted near the engine. Two planes were tested in this setup: "TD SI" (model shown in-game) and "TD SJ".

The Fw 190 A-5/U14 was introduced as a premium fighter in Update "Fire and Ice". The A-5/U14 was only a very minor development in the A-5, so it is largely the same as other A-5s when it comes to performance. The same engine and airframe were utilized across all the different Umrüstbausatz kits. Armament wise, the A-5/U14 most closely resembles the A-5/U2 since both carry two MG 151 cannons near the engine. The main difference is the A-5/U14's ability to carry an aerial torpedo, which is only useful in Naval matches, and a select number of Air Realistic Battle maps. Unsurprisingly, equipping the torpedo significantly drops the performance, so players should immediately drop it if an enemy fighter starts attacking.

General info

Flight performance

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Details

Survivability and armour

The Fw 190 A-5/U14 has five different steel panels. The two steel rings protect the oil cooling system. The three other steel plates protect the pilot from fighters attacking from the rear. The A-5/U14 has two separate self-sealing fuel tanks underneath the pilot

Fw 190 A-5/U14's armour profile

• 57 mm bulletproof glass pane in front of the pilot
• 3 mm steel ring around the cowling
• 5 mm steel ring around the cowling
• 12 mm steel plate behind the pilot's head
• 8 mm steel plate behind the pilot's torso
• 5 mm steel plate behind the 8 mm steel plate

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Fw 190 A-5/U14 is armed with:

• 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, wing-mounted (250 rpg = 500 total)

Suspended armament

The Fw 190 A-5/U14 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 1 x F5b torpedo

In a torpedo bomber role, the Fw 190 needs to maintain low altitude to release a torpedo. The "fragile" characteristics of the torpedo makes a torpedo run complicated, as the torpedo has to be released on low speeds, making the aircraft more vulnerable to ship AA and other enemy aircraft. Launch the torpedo at a distance of 800 m to 1 km. After release, quickly break off from the run and gain altitude, either returning to the airfield to rearm or engage enemy aircraft.

Usage in battles

The Fw 190 A-5 U/14 is an excellent fighter. It has great energy retention in a dive, and an excellent flight performance at higher speeds. As such, it should be used as a Boom and Zoom fighter, as its inferior turn rate will make a turnfight end badly for you. The torpedo bomber role is best used in naval battles, as the torpedo severely impacts the flight performance.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Sturdy airframe
• Good energy retention
• Able to carry a torpedo
• Plentiful ammunition for the 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons

Cons:

• Slow turn rate
• No other loadouts other than a single torpedo
• The aircraft has to slow down considerably and fly low to release the torpedo
• Enters flat spins easily in Realistic Battles

History

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Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Fw 190 A-5/U14 from live.warthunder.com.

See also

Related development

• Fw 190 A-5
• Fw 190 A-5/U2
• Fw 190 A-5/U12

External links

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