Spit/109 sea level speed comparisons in 1.08 beta patch

[Crumpp]

all agreed that the SPit turned better than the 109.

It does turn better. Look at the calculations I posted.

It just does not do it under all conditions or speeds. That is important, Glider.

If the two airplanes were to have a turning battle to the stall point, the Bf-109E-3 would loose.

Here is the acceleration rates of the two aircraft. The Bf-109E-3 out accelerates the Spitfire Mk I due to its being lighter with more excess thrust.




Of course, the Spitfire can fly at a slower speed were the Bf-109E3 cannot fly at all.

If the Bf-109E3 maintains his trim speed of 400 kph, he is tough customer for a Spitfire to deal with. At that speed, the Bf-109 can sustain better performance and accelerates better. The Spitfire needs to take the fight to the low speed realm where it has all the advantages.