FuG 216: Experimental series to plan the further development. Installed in
Fw 190 A-6/R11 and
Bf 109 G-6 The aircraft were used by NJGr 10 until March 1944, after which some machines of
6./JG 300 () were equipped. • Manufacturer: (FFO, German for airborne radio research institut in Bavaria) • R1 version (backwards warning device) :*Frequency: 182MHz :*Power: 1.0kW :*Transmitting and receiving antennas each consist of twin dipoles, mounted under and above the wings, respectively :* Single display device with distance readout • V version (for single engined
night fighters) :*Frequency: 125MHz :*Power: 1.2kW :*Range: 500 to 3,500m :*Antennas in the form of spikes or (Fw 190) as "antlers" on right and left wings
FuG 217: Installed mainly in
Ju 88 G-6, only a few
Bf 110 G-4,
He 219 or
Me 262 received the . It could be combined with the additional device to automatically measure the target distance and fire the guns at a set range. • Manufacturer: FFO • R2 version (backward warning device) • J2 version (for single-engined night fighters) • V/R (combined night fighter and backward warning device for two-engined fighters) :*Two switchable frequencies: 158 and 187MHz :*Search angle: 120° :*Range: :*Spike or "antler" antennas
FuG 218: mass-produced • Manufacturer:
Siemens / FFO • R3 version (backward warning device) • J3 version (for single-engined night-fighters) • V/R version (combined night fighter and backward warning device for two-engined fighters) :*Six switchable frequencies: 158 to 187MHz :*Search angle: 120° :*Range: :*Weight: :*R3 and J3 with spike antennas and V/R with "antler" antennas. • G/R version (combined night fighter and backward warning device for two-engined fighters) :*Only one single device built, replacing the 2kW transmitter with a 30kW transmitter. Range increased to up to . This device was intended for the
Dornier Do 335. "Antler" antennas. == See also ==