| Attribute | Avro Athena × | Focke-Wulf Fw 189 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Avro | Focke-Wulf |
| Model | Avro Athena | Focke-Wulf Fw 189 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1948 | 1940 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1950 | 1944 |
| Type | Military Trainers | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | - | FW189 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Rolls-Royce Merlin 35 | 2x Argus As 410A-1 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,280 | 459 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 472 | 344 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 130 | 119 |
| Travel range (km) | 889 | 945 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,839 | 7,010 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 10.41 | 5.17 |
| Take off distance (m) | 700 | 240 |
| Landing distance (m) | 650 | 300 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 4,256 | 4,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | - | 600 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 1,045 | 439 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 3 |
| Exterior length (m) | 11.37 | 12 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.93 | 3.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.45 | 1.35 |
| Wing span (m) | 12.2 | 18.4 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |