Focke-Wulf FW 187 : An Illustrated History by Peter Petrick and Dietmar Hermann
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Focke-Wulf FW 187 : An Illustrated History by Peter Petrick and Dietmar Hermann (2003, Hardcover)Product Details Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (May 1, 2003) Language: English ISBN-10: 0764318713 ISBN-13: 978-0764318719 Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.9 x 11 inches Shipping Weight: 2.4 poundsThe twin-engined Focke-Wulf Fw 187 was a contemporary of the Messerschmitt Bf 110, however production was limited to a handful of prototypes. So far the story of this largely forgotten fighter has been shrouded in darkness. Developed by Professor Kurt Tank, the Fw 187 first flew in the summer of 1937. Not only was it faster than any other German fighter with similar engines, it was also earmarked for record attempts which had to be abandoned with the outbreak of war. The debacle of the Me 210, which was supposed to succeed the Bf 110, revived the Fw 187s fortunes. With a speed of 700 km/h, it was faster than any contemporary fighter and was considered as a replacement for the Me 210. Once again, however, no production contract was forthcoming. The few Fw 187s built served in industry defense and were later operated by the Vaerlose Aerial Gunnery School. This little-known aircraft is documented with numerous photographs and drawings, many of them never before published. This is a book for aviation enthusiasts and modelers, which
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