Friday Update, February 10, 2012

[Robo.]

Originally Posted by jimbop

Isn't the point of the fuel discussion that this is directly related to lack of performance? I.e. if the currently rubbish 1a had 100 octane it might out perform the Hurri? Please correct me if I'm wrong...

Yes, this is obviously very important as for having the a/c in game performing 'correctly'. Although I understand that it is fairly annoying for some folks because it's going on an on like a soap opera.

As for Hurricane Mk.I vs Spitfire Mk.I performance, I guess that's not the reason why is the Hurri faster etc. The effect of 100 octane fuel was not 'miraculous'. Especially at the altitudes where the BoB fights usually took place (16-18k +) the gain was none whatsoever!

At 16.000 feet already the Merlin III would give exactly the same power as on either fuel on full rpm = 1.030hp. The Merlin XII sith different supercharger gear ratio had this with better FTH at +12lbs. It was actually later Merlins XX and other two speed engines, that took full advantage from 100 octane fuel.

Jimbo! The Ia is not rubbish btw