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Originally Posted by Crumpp
Robo,
This is the key performance parameter for a fighter. It gives the aircraft which can sustain a higher load factor at a higher velocity the initiative in a dogfight.
This characteristic allows the Bf-109E3 to force the Spitfire to a lower airspeed in order to survive the fight.
The outcome of any dogfight is not predetermined. There are too many "what if's" and pilot skills are the determining factor.
What it tells Spitfire pilots is if you enter a sustained turn fight at high speed, the Bf-109 will win if you don't slow your speed down to the point you have a better sustained turn rate.
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Yes, I agree, you said that already before, and this is very well known to most virtual pilot on this forums. You're not saying anything new here. Yes, the 109 turns better at higher speeds, Spitfire wins at lower speeds. What I was trying to explain before was that in a TnB fight, it's usually lower speeds that matter and decide the fight.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with what you're saying, it just doesn't make sense in regards to actual combat. If you keep the 109 in 400kph sustained turn, the Spitfire will be able to shoot at you for long enough to kill you, even being slower.
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Originally Posted by Crumpp
What it tells the Bf-109 pilot is you can maneuver against the Spitfire, just don't drop your IAS below 400 kph. If he breaks off and zooms at the point the Spitfire begins to out turn him, the Bf-109 will be above his opponent, out of reach, and able to engage/disengage at will.
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If he breaks off and zooms we don't talk about sustained turn competition anymore. Everybody is well aware of 109s BnZ characteristics (if he extends vertically). Again, you're not saying anything new. It's the TnB that matter here. Pure TnB rarely happened because it would be a suicide for the 109 pilot.
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Originally Posted by Crumpp
400 kph is not a difficult point for the Bf-109 to maintain especially given the stability of the design. It is the trim speed and given the correct amount of power, where the airplane wants to be....
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What you're saying with this whole post of yours is basically:
109 can win a turnfight against the Spitfire as long as it won't turn with it
Spitfire has had better sustained turn rate than 109 and it was generally a silly idea to turn with it. This is the case in the sim as well and all other sims.