109 e4 performance

[Robo.]

Originally Posted by Crumpp

The French might have had an optimistic performing Bf-109!!

The French test results give very good agreement with Mtt's published figures for the type.

Crumpp your calculation of 492 km/h is spot on, nice one!

Regarding the French test - it seems they had a sub-performing 109 and / or some problems with the components and fuel, olil, etc. Although the top speed figures are within limits, what do you think about the radiator drag and overall climb performance (see my previous post?) Hard to explain...