ICM FW 189A-2 WWII German Reconnaissance Plane 1/72 Scale 72292

WWII German Reconnaissance Plane

The Focke-Wulf Fw 189А Uhu («Eagl e Owl») was а German twin­ engine twin-boom three-seat tactical reconnaissance and army cooperation aircraft. lt entered Luftwaffe service in 1940, and was produced until mid 1944. ln total 845 serial aircraft were produced. Modification FW 189А-2 had а defensive armament of two MG 81Z machine guns.

Called the «Flying Еуе» of the German army, the Fw  189А  was used extensively оп the Eastern Front with great success. lt s Russian nickname was «Rama » (Frame), referring to its distinctive tail booms shape.