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Originally Posted by rga
Today I found out that a Hurricane Rotol or Spitfire MkII has much greater speed (at least 20mph faster) at 2400rpm and boost 5 than full throttle, maximal rpm (3000) 
I always thought if you want to get fast, you fire-wall your throttle and let the engine fried. |
As both metioned aircraft have a Rotol Constant Speed Propeller highest boost and highest RPM should give you highest (horse-)power and highest speed.