Why don´t these figures match up?

[ATAG_Snapper]

Originally Posted by Ribbs67

why couldn't 2 people get on comms then jump into a server and fly side by side. Once speed is matched, both look at there gauges and report the speed that is indicated...

Yep!

And to run together at full rated combat output (ie Spitfire 1a 100 octane @ 3000 rpms/11 lbs boost; 109 E4 at Full WEP) for 15 minutes at, say, 5000 feet for 15 minutes -- one vs one. This would prove Crumpp's assertion that the two fighters have the same relative performance.