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Focke-Wulf Fw 159
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Focke-WulfFw159

Air Superiority Fighters · Germany · 1935
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Focke-WulfFw159

Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Focke-Wulf Fw 159 Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air-to-Air Lethality
10
Agility
20
Speed
25
Radar & Avionics
5
Range
20
Stealth
0
Survivability
15
Reliability
30
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
5
Origin Germany
CategoryAir Superiority Fighters
In service1935
Operators1 countries
Quantity3
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
14
Air Superiority Fighters MASS Rating
789/832
All-Time
Air Superiority Fighters · 10 axes scored
Air-to-Air Lethality
10
Agility
20
Speed
25
Radar & Avionics
5
Range
20
Stealth
0
Survivability
15
Reliability
30
Technology
10
Cost-Effectiveness
5
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the air superiority fighters category.
01 / Overview
Focke-Wulf Fw 159
Country
Production
1935–
Quantity
3
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
AIR SUPERIORITY FIGHTERS
—
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
5
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
14
air superiority fighters category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the air superiority fighters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1935
  • Crew1
  • Primary Roleexperimental fighter
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Top Speed385 km/h
  • Ferry Range650 km
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length9.77 m
  • Wingspan12.4 m
  • Height3.75 m
  • Empty Weight1,875 kg
  • Loaded Weight2,250 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built3
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational Statusprototype
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1935Production started
91
years in service
3
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
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