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Originally Posted by JtD
The same way the 109 has to give up level speed to turn, the Spitfire has, and for each change in turn rate, the speed loss of the 109 is higher
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Because?
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or for each loss of speed, the Spitfires turn rate change is larger.
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Because?
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If the 109 settles at a load factor or turn rate, the Spitfire can do the same, at a lower speed.
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Yes.
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It really sums up to that the 109's biggest advantage is in flying straight and level,
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The 109s biggest advantage is its overall smaller drag, more powerful engine, and higher power to weight ratio, good harmony of controls (at least IRL) and superior near-stall handling IMHO.
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it will remain competitive throughout the high & medium speed range, with the advantage always decreasing.
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Agreed.
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All this, mind you, at sea level against a 6.25lb boosted Spitfire I, which is as good as it gets for the 109.
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Certainly. But then again, we haven't touched into the realm of 1.45ata WEP or a DB 601N under the hood. Or deploying flaps.
