Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu
The Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu (Owl) is a German twin-engine, twin-boom, three-seat tactical reconnaissance and army cooperation aircraft. It first flew in 1938 (Fw 189 V1), entered service in 1940 and was produced until mid-1944.
| Fw 189 Uhu | |
|---|---|
| Role | Tactical reconnaissance and army cooperation aircraft, light bomber |
| Manufacturer | Focke-Wulf |
| Designer | Kurt Tank |
| First flight | July 1938 |
| Introduction | August 1941 |
| Retired | 1945 |
| Primary users | Luftwaffe
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| Produced | 1940–1944 |
| Number built | 864 |
In addition, Focke-Wulf used this airframe in response to a tender request by the RLM for a dedicated ground-attack airplane, and later submitted an armored version for trials. However, the Henschel Hs 129 was selected instead.
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