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When American test pilots got their hands on a captured Fw 190, they were shocked by how brutally difficult it was to fly—the German fighter's roll rate was violently abrupt and its controls felt heavy and dangerously unstable at high speeds. U.S. engineers went to work modifying the aircraft, clipping its wingtips and adjusting control surfaces to dial down the twitchy, unpredictable handling. These modifications transformed the Fw 190 from a pilot's nightmare into something far more manageable, revealing how different design philosophies between American and German engineers led to wildly different flying characteristics.

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Disclaimer: This video is a dramatized retelling of World War II stories, created for educational reflection and entertainment purposes. Elements of the narrative have been artistically interpreted, and creative tools, including AI, were used to enhance the storytelling experience.