Engine cooling question

[Erkki]

Originally Posted by KnightFandragon

Sooo, opening the Radiator doesnt help with cooling and just slows the plane down? Dang I guess that explains alot of why my P47D cant catch ME109 E7 1940s.........and why my F4U1C cant either haha. I always open my radiator in order to keep the engine cooled so I can run 110% longer. If it makes no damn difference I guess I should just leave it closed hahah

There isnt that much difference! Max 20kmph TAS out of the TOP speed - you will barely notice it. P47 and Corsair dont have a too awesome power to weight ratio, let them speed up, but once you're there, not many of your typical opponents that is not a jet will even dream of catching you.