Recent content by Kukuruznik

Ok, I'll try to find original performance data for German and Soviet aircraft. Luckily I have just the right person in Germany to help, and I know several people in Russia who may be able to help with some luck. Cheers Greg

Yes, ok, but good pilots knew what their aircraft could take (and they could take in terms of Gs), and in most memoirs the words 'turn' and 'roll' are mentioned very frequently. I'm looking for optimum of course, as any pilot of the period would be also. The problem with memoirs is that they...

Ok so there is no centralised databank for WW2 aircraft turning circles, and that includes also bombers and other types for whom it is important such as transports. Have you compiled anything of the kind Bryce? I'd like to ask if there is more then one source of roll rate online? Its...

I'm not so knowledgeable in the matter of aircraft performance, but interestingly the Soviet planes are missing, and I was trying to find comparison between Luftwaffe and Red Air Force aircraft. In general I'm also trying to understand how performance influences aircraft designation as a...