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Pilots!
World of Warplanes update 1.1 is live! As we explore all the shiny newness, we continue with our article series covering some of the latest warplanes arriving this week. Today, we take a closer look at the Focke-Wulf Ta 183, a prototype designed to achieve transonic speeds. Featuring an unusual sweptwing design, this nimble fighter never escaped the wind tunnel, remaining a fixture on the design tables of World War II.
In fact, the Focke-Wulf Ta 183 never saw aerial combat... until now!
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The design process for the Focke-Wulf Ta 183 fighter aircraft began around 1942 as “Project VI.” It was intended to be the successor to the Messerschmitt Me 262, as it was clear by this point in time that plane designs that could not achieve transonic speeds would be unsuccessful. This particular warplane was a prototype model that never made it to the production lines, since Focke-Wulf factories were seized by British forces just before production was scheduled to begin. Although none were built, a wind tunnel model was produced toward the end of the war.
This design was developed further after the war’s end and ultimately inspired the creation of both the Focke-Wulf Super Lorin and the Focke-Wulf Volksjäger. The original Ta 183 project was abandoned finally in 1953, due both to financial constraints and the availability of cheap surplus F-86 Sabres left over from the Korean War efforts.
The unique sweptback wing design is echoed similarly in planes of that era and seen in planes such as the MiG-9 and MiG-15, and the Saab 29.
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The Heinkel line of planes begins with the He-51, a tier 1 biplane. You will see the first iteration of the classic sweptback wing design with the tier VIII Ta 152 before finally arriving at the tier IX Ta 183 Huckebein.
Though more vulnerable in Hit Points terms, the Ta 152 boasts swift maneuverability and airspeed. If you wish to sacrifice a bit of firepower, you can remove the cowling mounted guns for added maneuverability and speed. The Ta 183 will not, of course, do well in head-on attacks, so it is best to gain a bit of altitude and find your prey from above, be prepared to retreat when possible to come around for another attack.
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This aircraft is tons of fun to play! As a seasoned pilot, you will find yourself reminiscing about the good old “bumblebee” I-15 and I-16s, as in comparison to other aircraft of the same tier, the planes are quite compact. The design is rather charming, and if nothing else, you will find yourself playing it simply to see it in action, which of course was never made possible until now!
To view the complete stats for the Focke-Wulf Ta 183, click here.
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