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Originally Posted by Kurfürst
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As for outclass, I would disagree. Looking at the increase of output from the 601N, I would estimate that 110 could do about 550-560 kph at altitude, ie. as fast as Spitfires and much faster than Hurricanes, 109E with the 601N were likely to get about 590 kph - much faster than anything else out there at altitude.
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So now the story changes to "our 100 octane gave better performance than your 100 octane" when Kurfurst knows full well that only a handful of 109Es used 100 octane, versus the entire RAF FC while the 110 got slaughtered no matter what fuel it used.
In Adolf Gallands own words while speaking to Goering:
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Finally, as his time ran short, he grew more amiable and asked what were the requirements for our squadrons. Moelders asked for a series of Me109's with more powerful engines. The request was granted. 'And you ?' Goering turned to me. I did not hesitate long. 'I should like an outfit of Spitfires for my group.'
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