War Aircraft Replicas Focke-Wulf 190

Construction is by War Aircraft Replicas, whose aim is to build scaled-down versions of fighters for use as sport aircraft, instead of aerobatic sport aircraft which look like fighters.

WAR Aircraft Replicas is a company formed to market kits and plans for 1/2-scale World War II aircraft replicas. The Focke-Wulf 190 was singled out to be the first prototype, and development started in 1973. The first flight was made on 21 August 1974 with a 70hp VW engine. Other versions to be certified are the F4U Corsair and the P-47 Thunderbolt. All use the same com-mon wooden fuselage box and wing spar construction. In order to duplicate the various fighter aircraft, polyurethane foam is shaped and covered with high-strength laminating fabric and epoxy resin to form a rigid, yet lightweight structure. Landing gear are electrically-retractable tailwheel type with an emergency system. Power is supplied by a O-200 Continental turning a three-blade, fixed-pitch prop.

Plans 2005: US$245
Features fully retractable landing gear, sliding canopy, and detachable wings.