Focke Wulf Fw Ta 400

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A large six-engined bomber, the Fw Ta 400 was a bomber prototype developed in 1943 by Focke-Wulf and was a serious contender to for the Amerika Bomber prototype.

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One of the first aircraft to be developed from components from multiple countrys was also one of the most advanced Focke-Wulf design of World War II. Designed as a bomber and long range reconnaissance plane the Ta-400 had a shoulder mounted wing with a 4 degree dihedral. One of the most striking features was the six BMW 801D radial engines and later two Jumo 004 jet engines. Like the American B-29 Superfortress the Ta 400 used two pressurized sections. Also like the B-29 Superfortress was the multiple remote controlled turrets. The plane used a stagering 32 fuel tanks. Also the aircraft used a tricycle landing gear. The crew of nine was protected by a stagering number of defensive weapons including ten MG 151 20-mm cannons. The range of the aircraft was 2981 miles.