When you think of the Luftwaffe during World War II, you think of the Messerschmitt Bf-109 and not much else. Sure, the Fw-190 is a wonderful second fiddle, but the 109 drove fear into the hearts of ...

The Fw 190 hit the skies over France in 1941 and triggered what RAF pilots later called the “Fw 190 Scourge.” It was faster than the Spitfire V, rolled harder, and dictated the fight on its own terms.

While the Bf 109 often took center stage, the Fw 190 quietly outperformed it in key areas. It was faster, more durable, and ...