Spitfire Mk.I strange behaviour

[koko]

Hi,

agreed with Stormcrow

Originally Posted by 41Sqn_Stormcrow

This may be not extensive so only a little speed loss may be all right. The weight will overall be however very disadvantageous for acceleration.

However it shoulf of course not go faster with higher mass.

and Flankers question/point was...

Originally Posted by Flanker35M

So the heavier Spitfire was faster than the empty one.

I got same 265mph IAS at SL with guns loaded + 100% fuel. Takeoff weight 2756kg

and about 253-255mph IAS at SL without cartridges + 10% fuel Takeoff weight 2330kg.

I kept both speeds long enough to make sure that i'm not in a descent.



<S>koko