Glitched P-51 compared to FW-190 and Spitfire

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by David603

I'm not trying to prove the Spitfire is better with that post, rather I'm trying to explain why the P51's flight model is accurate.

I think the Spit is better than the Mustang

[fuzzychickens]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

I think the Spit is better than the Mustang

Mustang is better for the job it had to do. Spit would have been worthless for long range B17 escort missions - actually less than worthless - it couldn't have done escort at all with its range.

But it was better than the mustang in its own role - defense of British airspace.

[Soviet Ace]

True, but it never would have escorted plane in the first place, especially American bombers. But then, it was never meant to escort bombers anyway. And plus, the Spit at a good altitude could probably out do a Mustang?