Inaccurate performance data for BOB fighters in COD comparing to RL data

[Al Schlageter]

Originally Posted by klem

<sigh>

Again....

http://www.spitfireperformance.com/spit1vrs109e.html
Search for "Engine Power"

More... if you aren't completely averse to Wikipedia...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superma...e_and_armament
The evolution of high octane aviation fuels and improved supercharger designs enabled Rolls-Royce to extract increasing amounts of power from the same basic designs. For example, the Merlin II and III which powered the Spitfire I produced a maximum of 1,030 hp (770 kW) using the 87 octane aviation fuel which was generally available from 1938 through to 1941; from early 1940 increasing supplies of 100 octane fuel allowed the maximum power to be increased to 1,310 hp (977 kW) with an increased supercharger boost pressure, albeit for a maximum time limit of 5 minutes.

I'd like a 30% increase in power in my car if only for five minutes.

In Graham White's book 'Allied Piston Engines of WW2', he says 1440hp @ 3000rpm @ 5000ft for the Merlin II and III.