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Originally Posted by *Buzzsaw*
The E-3 test was done at 1.3 ata, not full 1.4 boost, so the speed would be higher at a higher boost, with the additional 100 PS that would give, ...
Obviously top speed at 1.3 and 1.4 ata would be higher, ...
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According to the DB601A manual 1.4 boost was for take-off only ("am Boden bei Abflug"). The highest boost mentioned for flying at ground level ("in Bodennähe") is 1.3 boost.
There is nothing preventing the pilot from using this boost during combat at ground level. However there is no evidence at all that this boost was authorized or even used against regulations (e.g. pilot anecdote) for any other condition than take-off. Of course power and speed can be higher if the engine is mistreated, but this incorrect handling should not be considered during performance dicussions and should actually be penalized by the game.