I Want my 4.09 Spit FM's back.........

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Originally Posted by Corto

Here is the BBC Doc:

Spit 14.7 sec of fire Pee Shooter Ammo vs Me 109 55 sec of fire.. nearly 4 times as long!

If this and other facts are modeld in Olegs "realistic Simulation" "Cliffs of Dover".... no one will fly spit.....
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There were strengths and weaknesses in both aircraft and at the end of the day, pilot skill and experience was almost always the deciding factor. I think you'll find that not everyone chooses a ride based on ego alone. Just because an aircraft is outclassed in a certain department doesn't mean people will avoid it. If the Spit was good enough for our boys in 1940 then it sure is good enough for me now.

Check out the BoB loss figures and you'll find that the Spits and Hurris did a pretty good job, irrespective of how superior the 109 was.