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Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu
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Focke-WulfFw189Uhu

Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · Germany · 1939
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Focke-WulfFw189Uhu

Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Capability
75
Endurance
60
Operating Altitude
65
Range
60
Stealth / Survivability
50
Data-Link
10
Coverage
70
Persistence
55
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Germany
ManufacturerBordeaux, Bremen, Prague 3
CategoryIntelligence / Recon Aircraft
EraWorld War II
In service1939–1944
Operators6 countries
Quantity864
Data Quality88%
59
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft MASS Rating
2/35
World War II
51/419
All-Time
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 10 axes scored
Sensor Capability
75
Endurance
60
Operating Altitude
65
Range
60
Stealth / Survivability
50
Data-Link
10
Coverage
70
Persistence
55
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1939–1944
Quantity
864
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
INTELLIGENCE / RECON AIRCRAFT · WORLD WAR II
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
intelligence / recon aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the intelligence / recon aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeTwin-boom
  • Mission TypeTactical reconnaissance
  • Service Entry Year1940
  • Flight Crew3
  • Mission Crew3
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeArgus As 410A-1
  • Number of Engines2
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed317 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,000 m
  • Range940 km
  • Endurance6
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length11.9 m
  • Wingspan17.1 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight4,500 kg
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built864
▲Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1945
  • Production Start1940
  • Production End1944
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939Production started
  2. 1944Production ended
87
years in service
5
years in production
864
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
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