Focke Wulf Ta 400
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A large six-engined bomber, the Fw Ta 400 was a bomber prototype developed in 1943 by Focke-Wulf and was a serious contender to for the Amerika Bomber prototype.
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[edit] Development
One of the first aircraft to be developed from components from multiple countries was also one of the most advanced Focke-Wulf design of World War II. Designed as a bomber and long range reconnaissance plane by Kurt Tank, the Ta-400 had a shoulder mounted wing with a 4 degree dihedral. One of the most striking features was the six BMW 801D radial engines and later two Jumo 004 jet engines.
Like the American B-29 Superfortress the Ta 400 used two pressurized sections. Also like the B-29 Superfortress was the multiple remote controlled turrets. The plane used a staggering 32 fuel tanks. Also the aircraft used a tricycle landing gear. The crew of nine was protected by a heavy defensive armament including ten MG 151 20-mm cannons.
[edit] Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 6
- Length: 28.7 m (94 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 45.8 m (150 ft 3 in)
- Height: ()
- Loaded weight: 60,000 kg (132,000 lb)
- Powerplant: 6× BMW 9-801D , 10,500 hp (with Jumos) (7.8 MW) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 635 km/h (343 kt)
- Range: 9,000 km (4,860 nm)
Armament
- 10x MG 151/20 in five twin turrets
- 10,000 kg bomb load
[edit] References
- Luftwaffe Secret Projects - Strategic Bombers 1935-45, D. Herwig & H. Rode, ISBN 1-85780-092-3
[edit] External Links
Complete specifications and three way blue prints.
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Fw 190 - Fw 191 - Ta 152 - Fw Ta 400
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