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Originally Posted by P-51
That negative G problem was only really a big deal for Spit Mk1's because the fuel coul flood the carberetta (I think) however on later modles, a price was inserted to stop the back flow. While you couldn't nose over forever, it allowed you to be less sensitive with the controls. Same (Foz, correct me) with the hurricane I believe. Don't quote on that though.
What would b interesting, however, is the Gyro Gunsight Mk 2. Want realism? Install them in later Hurricanes, Spits and the P-47 (plus more allies). The Germans had a similar device in 190's and 262's I believe.
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Yeah the old merlins lack of direct fuel injection was an issue, as any negative G's forced the fuel to flood the carberetta. BUT... to "fix" this issue, spits and hurricanes just half rolled before going into a dive.
They kept the carberetta in though because it improved the performance of the supercharger thus increasing the power of engine.
they fixed it ever so slightly with a metal diaphragm, it didnt fix things 100% but did help problems with the carberetta getting flooded. Was invented by a woman to i think. Has a weird name aswell. Will try and find out what it was.