Recent content by Ron

Thanks for the numbers. It's turn was within 20 seconds and stall speed was 93 mph. It had tendencies to tailspin thus the restrictions imposed. It could dive to 517-528 mph. The tony could dive like that too, but it couldn't climb with the Tojo. Perhaps at least a dozen Ki 44s had 37mm Ho-203...

I appreciate the authentic performance data like the P-38 and Yak links you have. I look forward to more. I savor the performance info on rare birds like the Sagittario which was a refined design for it's time. I mean 421 mph at what.. 6 or 7,000' with the same engine as the contemporary Bf 109...