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Old 05-12-2012, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Kwiatek View Post
Spitfire MK II had the most accurate performacne (speed, climb) but it is only modeled for 87 octan fuel - + 9lbs when should be modeled at 100 Octan fuel and +12 lbs emergency.
Spitfire Mark II was not cleared for +12 lbs boost during the Battle of Britain, apart for takeoff. For combat flying at all but the lowest altitudes, +9 lbs was allowed, with 100 octane fuel.

So the current +9 lbs performance is correct, regardless of fuel type.
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