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Performance modifications done at Squadron level.
That's the one I was referring to i made a mistake thanks for the correction. -
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Performance modifications done at Squadron level.
I have been ready a British report from August 1943 that confirms what you said about the ruggedness of the Allison 1710-39. Instead of using 56hg the British were using 72hg for up to 20 minutes at a time without any damage to the engine. The Bearings were failing at 1500hrs on average... -
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Performance modifications done at Squadron level.
Yes you are correct but the MkV was the first Spitfire to have clipped wings to improve roll rate and low altitude performance because of the superior Fw190A.The cropped propeller and extra boost closed the gap in performance between the two aircraft but the Fw190 was still superior until the... -
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Performance modifications done at Squadron level.
Some Spitfire mkv were also cropped to improve low level performance, extra boost and sometimes clipped wings aswell. -
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Performance modifications done at Squadron level.
Interesting point about no boost limits on US aircraft. Why did the US introduce limits in 42/43 was it to reduce workload on the pilot in combat situations or to prolong maintenance schedules. Your thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. -
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Performance modifications done at Squadron level.
Recently watched 2 YouTube videos that had modifications done on aircraft at Squadron level. Pitch stops on Hurricane mk1 was changed by 3 degrees to increase top speed at 15000ft up to 12mph.Boost levels was increased by 2lbs on Mosquito aircraft to increase top speed by up to 10mph.Does...