4.11 - Engine: Overheat!

[IvanK]

Kos Aim to keep Oil temp < 90deg C. Use lower RPM you can fly on most maps in the MKIX series +12/2800RPM all day without fear of any overheat.

[Koss]

Thanks! Спасибо! I flew Spitfire today with "Pilot's Notes for Spitfire MkV". Climbing at regament data (Boost, RPM) was exelent. I reached 10.000m without overheat. But combat mode data is impossible to reach. Overheat starts at 80-90 OIL TEMP, and 70-100 RAD TEMP (in last case is very difficult to detect overheat because arrow moves very slow). Combat mode (3000 RPM + Max Boost) results overheat in ~2,5min. What about this?

[EJGr.Ost_Caspar]

Originally Posted by Koss

Combat mode (3000 RPM + Max Boost) results overheat in ~2,5min. What about this?

As stated elsewhere, the 'Overheat' message doesn't necessarly mean instant damage. If the 'rate of overheat' is low, it is possible to fly for a long time without damage. Another 2,5min without damage to reach the allowed 5min, is very easily possible. But if you instead recieve a damage after 2,5min, then something is wrong.