I keep getting mixed answers from sources and other people about which planes had better performance in aerial combat.
From what I understand the Fw-190 had a better turn rate over the Spitfire, while the Spitfire had better climb and roll rate.
I read that Fw-190's (Butcher Birds) could easily destroy the Spitfire MK II and IX and that it wasn't until the Spitfire XVI that Fw-190's had a better adversary.
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk
"The Focke Wulf Fw 190, which appeared in July 1941, was superior to the Spitfire being used by the RAF at the time but this changed with the production of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XIV."
So my question is are the Spits better or the 190s and why?