I am not so sure its as simple as that. I went On line with just 10 gallons of fuel. The aim to be as light as possible to test the the effect of reduced weight on relative sustained turn performance. This based on Buzzsaw's weight argument. I took of from Lympne with the aim to turn fight the vulching 109s.
In a sustained lo level turning engagement against a 109 again I easily out turned the 109. We both doing our best. I was bounced by the 109 first seeing him at my 7 O'clock. I turned into him as hard as I could at +6/3000RPM Rad 1/2. Slowly but surely I gained the advantage with him moving progressively forward in the canopy ... a clear indication that my turn was better than his. He was also turning hard so hard he eventually departed ,flicked and spun and hit the ground. The fight lasted 3turns. The Hurri was easily superior. Accepted I was at an exceptionally low weight for a CLOD Hurricane .... but that was the aim of the flight.
I agree with Buzzsaw the Hurricane empty weight is way to high and needs to be reduced. Hopefully if done this will enhance the Hurricanes performance.
Last edited by IvanK; 10-05-2012 at 11:59 AM.
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