Spit/109 sea level speed comparisons in 1.08 beta patch

[Robo.]

Originally Posted by Glider

I do find this theory that the 109 will be able to turn better than a SPit at higher speeds a little foolish.

Oh yes, 109 could indeed turn tighter than a Spitfire at speeds around and above 400 kph.

In reality this was not very relevant in pure horizontal turnfight for the reasons you named. It was great advantage at BnZ maneuvring, even turning with a Spitfire that is breaking away from your attack - you can turn long enough to score nice deflection shot on him. But that is not anywhere close to sustained turn, you do a a 1/8 of a turn and away you break. If you stayed at that turn, you would burn your E and you would end up with a very angry Spitfire on your tail very soon.