Generally outclassed by other 190 models when it comes to air-to-air combat.Climb rate is consistent until 6,000 m altitude.Access to 30 mm Mk 103 gun pods, Pb2 HEAT rockets, and a 1,000 kg bomb, which aren't available on any other German single-engine fighter.
Comes stock with 250 kg and 50 kg bomb options.
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Ability to carry up to 1,200 kg of payload, and is the only Fw 190 besides Dora series and the A5/U2 that can carry bombs.30 mm HVAP rounds can deal with any surface target except pillboxes.Carrying the 30 mm cannon pods do not have a significant reduction on flight performance when compared to the bombs.The 30 mm gun pods (with the glorious Minengeschoss shells), steady rate of climb, air spawn, and decent durability combine to make for a potent bomber hunter in realistic battles.The F-8 combines the ability to carry heavy ordnance while still retaining decent fighting capability after dropping said ordnance. The 1,000 kg bomb is unique to F-8 among German fighters while the Do 335 (A-1 & B-2 variants) and Me-410 (A1 & B1 variants) can carry 1,000 kg worth of bombs, they can only carry 250 kg and 500 kg bombs. In combined forces battles, the Fw 190 F-8 can carry a wider range of ordnance than most other German fighters, allowing for ground-attack using rockets, gun pods, or bombs. Frontal attacks can also be effective especially with the engines and cockpit both viable targets, but with the trade-off being less time to shoot at the target (this goes both ways, you won't be in the range of defensive guns for very long either). Until the frontal gunpods are unlocked, 2-3 passes may be required to fully destroy a bomber. Do not turn back until you are at least 1 km away from the bomber to avoid being an easy target. It is best to make quick, diving attack passes targeting the wings and engines before extending out to avoid return fire from the bomber's defensive guns. B-17s and Halifaxes are unlikely to fly at higher altitudes than the F-8 can perform at, which allows for the F-8s armament (especially with the 30 mm gunpods) and decent durability to be useful while not being held back by its relatively poor dogfighting capability.
The F-8 is most likely to be successful in realistic battles when used as a ground-attacker or bomber hunter.
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In summary for the unintended fighter-role, climb to the side or continue climbing when starting mid-air, Boom & Zoom like a champion, never get in a sustained turn fight, and use the rate of roll to free yourself when cornered. If you are clever enough to press for a gun solution when scissoring an enemy, you could be greatly rewarded. Many good pilots have dismembered many superior aircraft simply because of the roll rate and firepower this plane possesses. The scissors manoeuvre is a highly effective manoeuvre in the 190s. If you are skilled enough, another tactic would be to initiate scissors either rolling or flat, and then break away when he goes to yo-yo to control his overshoot. If a bandit has superior energy/altitude and is trying to attack you, try to drag them to friendlies, but don't sacrifice too much altitude to do so. If you spot a bandit at the same altitude, a recommended tactic is to head-on attack, followed by an evasive manoeuvre and then extending away to repeat the processes. The Fw 190 F-8 possesses far below average speed, acceleration and climb ability for its rank.
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It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. With a battle rating of 5.3 (AB), 5.0 (RB), and 4.3 (SB). The Fw 190 F-8 is a rank IV German strike aircraft
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