WOW691 Blohm & Voss P 194 Dive-bomber

Description

WOW691 Blohm & Voss P 194

​The Blohm & Voss P 194 was a German aircraft design developed during World War II as a potential replacement for the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive bomber. This project was among several submitted in response to a 1944 Reichsluftfahrtministerium (RLM) requirement for a new tactical bomber and ground-attack aircraft. However, the RLM ultimately decided to adapt the existing Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter for this role instead. ​

Design Features:

• Asymmetric Configuration: The P 194 featured an asymmetric design reminiscent of the earlier Blohm & Voss BV 141. It consisted of a large crew nacelle offset from the main fuselage, housing the cockpit and armament. This nacelle contained a nose-mounted propeller-driven engine and an empennage at the rear, all connected by a single wing. Additionally, a turbojet engine was integrated beneath the crew nacelle to augment thrust.

• Armament: The aircraft was designed to carry a substantial armament, including two 30 mm MK 103 cannons and two 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons mounted in the nose, clear of the propeller. It also featured an internal bomb bay capable of accommodating up to 500 kg (1,100 lb) of bombs.

• Performance Specifications: Projected specifications for the P 194 included a maximum speed of approximately 775 km/h (482 mph), a range of around 1,070 km (665 miles), and a service ceiling of about 11,100 meters (36,400 feet). The aircraft was to be powered by a combination of a BMW 801D radial piston engine and a Junkers Jumo 109-004 turbojet engine. ​

Variants:

Several design iterations of the P 194 were proposed, differing primarily in wingspan and engine placement:​

• P 194.00-101: Featured a 16-meter (52 ft) wingspan with a jet intake located beneath the cockpit pod.​

• P 194.01-02: Had a 15.3-meter (50.2 ft) wingspan, a bubble canopy, and a jet intake under the cockpit.​

• P 194.02-01: Similar to the P 194.01-02 but with the turbojet engine positioned beneath the cockpit.​

• P 194.03-01: Mirrored the P 194.01-02 design but with jet intakes located at the wing roots adjacent to the cockpit.

Development and Legacy:

Despite the detailed design work, the P 194 project was never realized. The RLM’s shift in focus towards adapting existing aircraft models, such as the Me 262, led to the discontinuation of new aircraft development projects like the P 194. Consequently, the P 194 remains a notable example of Luftwaffe design concepts that were never brought to fruition.​

Our 1/30 scale version of this esoteric is the P 194.01-02 with turbo thrust beneath the cockpit. Comes in a 1946 brown and green camouflage scheme and is equipped for the dive bomber role with 4 x 250 kilo bombs underneath the wings.

Each model is priced at $850 plus postage, this is a large late war large fighter, hence the price. Its actually bigger than our Stuka which it was meant to replace! You can buy it today for $799 plus postage and then claim another 10% at checkout. There are only 3 of this model available worldwide.

The total price including postage is shown in the banner price, there is no free postage on Warbirds due to their size.

The TG/K&C figures are shown for scale comparison purposes only and not included.