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also you need to look at the multi role applications of the type as it has the effect of reducing the development costs of other types ... i'm thinking the 190As

the a8 was supercharged was it not? it had the pluming ... also i had 37.5 k feet as the service ceiling ... what determines service ceiling btw, i assume it is a point where the climb rate gets down to a certain point ...

hey guys i'm looking for an example of a significantly larger or heavier fighter that has very comparable wing/lift/power loadings as a much lighter fighter ... i can not think of any off hand and thought i would ask here. any thoughts?

if you take the night war into account the 110 must get much respect ...

it sounded to me when he was explaining things that he was as surprised as anyone that he found himself with a guns solution, with the possible exception of the 109 pilot ... it is my understanding that the pony did not like to do snap rolls and would tend to depart if done violently or...

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i did read the chart actually but i did miss reviewing things when you you changing the speeds i stated 200-300kts to 350 kts the relationship does change. however i am as you may have guessed that a dogfight would sustain altitude and 350kts or be quick in conclusion with two expert pilots in...

why do you reply in other peoples quotes ??? very annoying ... what didn't you understand about "at the merge ???" the naca roll rate chart i posted pages ago, you know the one you keep avoiding commenting on ... what is the roll rate advantage in that chart at 350kts 30% ??? (pretty...

all else being = ... = level of pilot skill, experience, and experience in type = 1 vs. 1 = both planes in perfect order = no advantage in altitude, position, or energy at the merge = fuel loads loads (split the difference between percentage and gallons i guess to be fair) or whatever you...

i already posted the roll rate comparison chart you show me where the pony did anything 30-100% better than the dora that mattered in a dogfight at dogfight speeds. oh and to dispute the chart, you prove the dora rolled significantly worse or the anton, or that the pony d rolled significantly...

i guess i was not clear ... i think it is close and could go either way however i still give an edge to the 190-D because of the roll rate advantage.

hard maneuvers result in loss of altitude, even today where the thrust to weight ratios are somewhat better than in 1944 ... everyone seems to agree these planes are closely matched i see no reason to assume a swift conclusion in any well flown dogfight.

yes i have and i have not seen any data that supports his statement, so i asked to see it. i have seen the "tests" and if you look at the whole document you will see the statements that address they types and conditions of the aircraft being tested and those statements usually exclude them as...

hey look so have i and i have not only never seen a source that supports his statements. not only that the wing loading/power loading/lift loading/ wing types are all very similar and the advantages slim as they are alternate between the two aircraft. i am asking for his source and...

i agree. the only performance category that stands out is the roll rate i have previously noted. re-the altitude "all else being =" precludes the fight starting with either pilot having a safe gun solution or any other situational advantage on the other. in that case the ensuing...