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08-11-2012 06:41 PM |
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Originally Posted by JG52Krupi
(Post 453867)
Isn't that the report which was full of utter BS as they didn't fly the 109 properly?
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Harsh evaluation, some truth in it though. Depends which side of the fence you are on. They didn't test above 18,500 feet because the 109 didn't have oxygen. The 109 is also a little suspect performance wise, it's the same machine they did the Hurricane performance trials with, if you look at the results from that report the 109 performed better. The Spitfire comparison was done 6 months after the Hurri one and there were 2 forced landings in between.
To dismiss it as BS is harsh, it's far from a " The Spitfire is wonderful the 109 is rubbish" report.
Read it. It is slightly biased in some sections, particularly the pilot's thoughts, but the actual data is sound, and I didn't see a problem with the method, accepting the altitude issue, in my opinion if they'd have tested the 109 at it's peak fighting altitude then it would have thrown up some interesting results, and probably wouldn't be subjected to being called BS.
It is what it is, performance trials upto 18,500, because that's what they did.
If you read it there's a description of the combat tests they performed, maybe you could highlight where you think they were 'flying it wrong'.
For me none of these discussions come down to Spit vs 109. The history is there anyone can make their own judgement/ preference. I don't care which was 'better' I simply posted it because it was relevant.
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