Recent content by Civettone

Would it be right to say that a fast diver will be a good zoom climber?

Hi Tomo, by retrofit, do you mean they'd modify the engine, or do you mean replace the engine? Also, the DB 605L was officially cancelled at the end of 1944 but as was quite common, that order may have been partially ignored by Jumo, knowing quite well that the RLM changed their minds more...

On a slightly different note, is it correct to assume that during WW2 and art high altitude high octane was of little use? Specifically, I would like to know if a BMW 801 TJ (the turbo compressed 801) still needed C3 at high altitude, or could they have switched to B4? (Important given the C3...

Hi Tomo The Mosquito is such an impressive aircraft. In my opinion, the best aircraft of WW2. It's interesting that the B.35 was such a great performer at high altitude despite having normal wings. I am curious what the impact is of a larger high ratio wing compared to a multi-stage engine...

Hi buddy, I was talking about you just last week. Forever grateful for your hospitality many years ago. I have been following this forum and others, and have been reading many of your excellent posts over the years.

I guess the plan was to get him out of surrounded Berlin, not necessarily an escape from the country. The safest bet would have been anywhere NW. But according to your map, there is one place they could go: the Swedish island of Bornholm.

I am fascinated by the concept of the high altitude bomber. At first it seems a clear concept: a bomber so high it is difficult to shoot down by interceptors or anti-aircraft guns. The most famous one is probably the Junkers Ju 86 which was used in small numbers as a recon and as a bomber. But...

Yes, it's an interesting optical illusion :D:cool:

a Macchi M.C.202 and a Lysander? It looks like a low wing Lysander?

Sorry to answer with a question, but in this scenario, has Italy entered the fray? If yes, there will be a frontline and a clear avenue for Germany to attack and finish the job. If not, maybe Hitler will consider France the same way he did Britain in 1940, which is, out of the race and easy...

I have to agree with what has been said about the Ju 288 B. I don't think a better bomber could be designed. For obvious reasons - see avatar - I don't think Milch was the culprit in delaying the project but maybe the RLM could have managed the project somewhat better. The design requirements...

Were ALL of the FAA Corsairs disposed that way? Or maybe only a small proportion? Anyway, I think the USN Corsairs would have been used mainly in the FB and strike role rather than escorting USAAF bombers to Berlin. Maybe in a future invasion of Norway?

Yeah, man, all good. Will give you a further update in PM. I have been reading a lot of the debates you have been in. We have quite similar interests it would seem ;)

Yes, it was manoeuvrable. But it also had excellent range, good firepower and climb rate. The fact that the Americans were able to overcome these traits may have had more to do with superior tactics and, gradually, better training. But agree, the Zero was hyped and at the time, was presented as...

Hi Tomo, I have nothing to add at this point. Just want to say Hi ! :cool: