New P-40 FM

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Originally Posted by horseback

...an experienced P-40 driver could humiliate the average Spitfire or Hurricane (not to mention Mustang) pilot fairly easily if he knew what he was doing.

Same is true vice versa, because usually the experienced guy knowing what he's doing beats the average guy. At least, the P-40 is good enough to allow for that.

Originally Posted by ElAurens

... there were many units, both in the Pacific and North Africa running up to 72 inches of manifold in their modified P40s. They didn't all blow up doing this either.

No, of course, the increased boost did help them to significantly improve their chance of survival overall. I just meant to say it wasn't risk-free.