Inaccurate performance data for BOB fighters in COD comparing to RL data

[Seadog]

Originally Posted by Robo.

I see what he means now, thank you. It doesn't make much sense though - engines are designed for certain HP and that was never achieved at max. continuous rating as far I can tell.

Actually 12lbs of boost is not "three times" what the engine was designed for; 4lbs of boost = 15psi (1 atmosphere) + 4psi = 19psi while 12lbs = 15psi (1 atmosphere) + 12psi = 27 psi, so 12lb of boost is actually about 1.5x the pressure level.

This can be more easily seen by using inches of mercury instead of lbs of boost:

inches of mercury (inHg)or absolute pressure = Pounds per square inch of boost or gauge pressure.
80 inHg= +25 lbf/in² boost
67 inHg= +18 lbf/in² boost
61 inHg= +15 lbf/in² boost
46 inHg= +8 lbf/in² boost
44.5 inHg= +6 lbf/in² boost