Focke-Wulf Ta 400
The Focke-Wulf Ta 400 was a large six-engined heavy bomber design developed in Nazi Germany in 1943 by Focke-Wulf as a serious contender for the Amerikabomber project. One of the first aircraft to be developed from components from multiple countries, it was also one of the most advanced Focke-Wulf designs of World War II, though it never progressed beyond a wind tunnel model.
| Ta 400 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Long-range bomber |
| Manufacturer | Focke-Wulf |
| Designer | Kurt Tank |
| Primary user | Luftwaffe |
| Number built | incomplete prototype only |
Designed as a bomber and long-range reconnaissance plane by Kurt Tank, the Ta 400 had a shoulder-mounted wing with 4° dihedral. One of the most striking features were the six BMW 801D radial engines, to which two Jumo 004 jet engines were later added.
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