FWs Durabillity

[majorfailure]

Originally Posted by falconilia

B)Cut wing(flying P47 and trying to aim only the wings in photo one it took 75 bullets and in photo 2 147 bullets.In 3rd photo you can see the heavier damage can take one wing from 0.50s.

I know that I have shot off the wings of 190s more than once. Though usually with some Russian armament, which frequently features 20mm cannon(s).

And you can kill the engine totally, but set it on fire -doubtful if I've ever seen it- it is at least not common. And though not as common as with other birds - Fw190s can go 1 million pieces puzzle, too.

[Pursuivant]

Originally Posted by majorfailure

I know that I have shot off the wings of 190s more than once. Though usually with some Russian armament, which frequently features 20mm cannon(s).

That's entirely reasonable. I would be surprised if a couple of 20mm hits to the wings DIDN'T blow the wing off a fighter, or at least render it virtually unflyable.

[falconilia]

Originally Posted by Pursuivant

That's entirely reasonable. I would be surprised if a couple of 20mm hits to the wings DIDN'T blow the wing off a fighter, or at least render it virtually unflyable.

With 20mm its not hard.
P38 has one 20mm and it can destroy the wing with the help of 0.50s or not!