Demo P-51 and Spitfire Top Speed

[IceFire]

Originally Posted by Marchochias

Yeah I know what IAS and TAS are, I just didn't know which one IL-2 BOP is using because it doesn't specify.

Since the maximum speed is so much lower at sea level, how fast was a P-51D supposed to be able to go at sea level or very close to it?

Also, do you know what the "WEP" throttle setting is? I'd never heard of such a thing before.

Try this: http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.o...stangtest.html

According to the top test a standard P-51B Mustang operating at 60.5" Manifold Pressure reaches 363 MPH TAS at 5000 feet. Thats the lowest altitude they test for on that one. There are a variety of other tests available but they use higher pressures in the engine and better grades of fuel. Have a look...but be warned there's lots of information

WEP is war emergency power. On the Mustang it'll include a bump up in boost pressures as well as water injection to keep the engine from exploding.