Hi-Res Focke Wulf Ta 152V-7, Wk-Nr. 11 0007, 
Completed to Ta 152C-0/R11 standard, 
Langenhagen, Germany, Spring 1945.

History:

Series production orders for the Ta 152C had been placed in October 1944, the delays being a result of the Luftwaffe still continuing to support the Jumo 213 over the DB 603 for the Ta 152 as late as the autumn of 1944. The Ta 152C was considered primarily as a Zerstorer. The MW 50 boost installation for the enhancement of low-altitude performance was standard. An Fw 190D prototype had been rebuilt and flown with a DB 603 engine in support of the Ta 152C program, and this plane took to the air for the first time in October 1944. During December 1944 and January 1945, the first Ta 152C-O service test aircraft joined the trial program. The definitive production version was to be the Ta 152C-1, and it was hoped that the first examples would roll off the production line in April 1945. However, series production of the Ta 152C was only just beginning when Allied forces overran the assembly plants, so this fighter never entered service with the Luftwaffe.

Specifications:

The Ta 152C was powered by a Daimler-Benz DB 603LA twelve-cylinder liquid cooled engine rated at 2100 hp (2300 hp with MW 50) for takeoff and 1750 hp at 29,530 feet (1900 hp at 27,560 feet with MW 50). Armed with one engine-mounted 30-mm MK 108 cannon with 90 rounds, two fuselage-mounted 20-mm MG 151 cannon with 250 rpg, and two wing-mounted 20-mm MG252 cannon with 175 rpg. Maximum speed was 227 mph at sea level (356 mph with MW 50), 436 mph at 37,730 feet (460 mph at 32,810 feet with MW 50). Initial climb rate was 3050 feet per minute and service ceiling was 40,350 feet. Weights were 8849 lbs empty, 10,658 lbs normal loaded, and 11,733 pounds maximum. Wingspan was 36 feet 1 inch, length was 35 feet 6 1/2 inches, height was 11 feet 1 inch, and wing area was 290.89 square feet. 

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3dz model created by Mike1, based on the HR Ta 152H/Fw 190D model by Mike1. Wing view by Mike1 and transparent shadow by Llv_34DOC, reshaped by Mike1. Cockpit instruments by Migge. Brilliant skin by DeanH, medium distance skin by Mike1, based on DeanH masters.

This model is made up of the following parts:

*A.3DZ Left-rear fuselage     *AEX.TPC
*B.3DZ Right-rear fuselage    *BEX.TPC
*C.3DZ Canopy                 *TEX.TPC
*E.3DZ Right wing             *EEX.TPC
*F.3DZ Forward fuselage       *FEX.TPC
*G.3DZ Left wing              *GEX.3DZ

Also included are:

*H.3DZ Shadow                 *TEX.TPC
*L.3DZ Left torn-off wing     *GEX.TPC
*M.3DZ Medium distance model  *TES.TPC
*P.3DZ Prop                   *TEX.TPC
*R.3DZ Right torn-off wing    *EEX.TPC
*S.3DZ Long distance model    *TES.TPC

Thanks to Col. Gibbon for his notes on how to create High-Res models. Thanks also to Alessandro Borges for his 3dz studio and tools, without which this would have been impossible. Plus anyone else who I've forgotten to mention!

Michael "Mike1" Riddell, 14th April 2004.