Performance Comparison

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Performance Comparison

Post by Vanguard » Mon Mar 13, 2017 9:01 am

For comparison, I superimposed the speed and climb graphs for each aeroplane on one another. These are historical charts so DCS flight models may be slightly different (engine ratings are matching though).

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Note that the Bf 109K-4 performance is purely calculated so take it with a grain of salt (most likely optimistic).
I am unsure of the context of the Fw 190D-9's source.
The Spitfire's airframe was originally a Mk V and was half a year old without combat history when the tests were done.
The P-51D's airframe was a year old when the tests were carried out and most likely saw combat in late 44/early 45.
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The pilot shall be considered to have above-average intelligence and normal (average) common sense.

NATOPS A1-F18AC-NFM-000, Preface, p. 55.

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