Acceleration comparisons

[gaunt1]

Originally Posted by JtD

Forsazh on the Ash-82 could only be used in first charger gear. The second gear could not handle the high boost. In game, there's no performance benefit due to the increased boost in second gear to mirror this, even though you can switch it on at all altitudes.

I dont agree. For example, @ 5000m, according to IL-2 compare, La-5FN can reach 612 km/h with WEP. Just tried it myself, I also reached 612 km/h at that altitude. (10km/h faster than the best serial La-5FN tested by NII VVS)

Originally Posted by IceFire

Also curious... La-5FN prototype... I know it was hand built but how different was it from a stock performance version from middle to late 1944? I was figuring that unless weight was substantially different (i.e. due to inclusion of standard equipment like guns, ammo, radio, etc.) it should be fairly similar to the later models that the game represents. The 1943 tag next to the La-5FN should probably be changed to 1944.

Check attached NII VVS test chart. The prototype is named La-5 M-82FN SN39210102 It is almost 200kg lighter than a serial production version. It is even better than an early La-7! Ingame, the performance is between this, and the best performing serial plane, but usually closer to the prototype (SN39210495).

[MaxGunz]

612/602 = 1.0166.....

1.66 percent.

Oh, the horror!

Does it compare to the whining over it?

[gaunt1]

620 vs 640 @ 6km....

[MaxGunz]

Originally Posted by gaunt1

620 vs 640 @ 6km....

You need help with that?

[JtD]

Originally Posted by gaunt1

I dont agree.

That doesn't matter - it's a fact. You should have checked the boost gauge. There's no Forsazh (1180mm)in second supercharger gear. All power and speed increases are related to increasing rpm from 2400 to 2500, something that was not impossible or forbidden to do with the original engine. The increased rpm have the main effect of increasing full throttle altitude and performance at high altitude.

[IceFire]

Originally Posted by gaunt1

I dont agree. For example, @ 5000m, according to IL-2 compare, La-5FN can reach 612 km/h with WEP. Just tried it myself, I also reached 612 km/h at that altitude. (10km/h faster than the best serial La-5FN tested by NII VVS)



Check attached NII VVS test chart. The prototype is named La-5 M-82FN SN39210102 It is almost 200kg lighter than a serial production version. It is even better than an early La-7! Ingame, the performance is between this, and the best performing serial plane, but usually closer to the prototype (SN39210495).

200kg lighter would definitely be giving a different performance level. Certainly.

[horseback]

Here's the latest: Mustangs (all of them) at 100M. There's a clear difference between the razorback and the bubbletops at this alt; also, if you take another look at the FW 190A series chart, you'll see that between around 400-540kph, the Butcherbird is a bit quicker than the Mustang, although the D model Ponies (eventually) have a higher top speed.

In the works: Jugs & Lightnings, mid & early war Spitfires and 109s at 100m.

Now if you will all excuse me, I'm going to ice the thumb I use for trimming.

cheers

horseback