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Old 09-17-2012, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Crumpp View Post
Looking at one single point in the envelope tells us the Bf-109E3 is hopelessly outclassed IF it tries to match the Spitfire at the Spitfires best performance velocity.
No, it says the Spitfire at its best turn performance velocity beats the 109 at its best turn performance velocity. According to these figures, the 109 cannot outturn a Spitfire in a sustained turning fight at sea level unless the Spitfire lets it happen, however, the Spitfire can outturn the 109 in said scenario no matter what the 109 does.
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