Username: Vic Balshaw
First name: Vic
Category: Judge – Non competing
Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Monogram 5811
Extras: Parts of Eduard ED48394 detail set, the Edward EX108 Mask and ED MR48041 pitot head. Also chucked in the Quick Boost QB48235 Air Scoops and the Legend LEG4032 Avionics...
Something i have been wondering is how does one gauge a planes full potential performance if it was only ever tested at say "Military" power, but had access, say 5 minutes, to increased boost.
In the case of the Spitfire MKii there is lots of good data for 9lbs boost, but the aircraft was...
The following ratings are on either 87 octane (DTD 230) or 100 octane (RDE/F/100) fuel. These also appear to be the reduced limits as the design engine speed was 3,200rpm).
Take-Off: 1,800hp @ 3,200rpm, +6psi boost. 3 Minute/1,000ft limit.
Maximum Power: Limit 5 minutes
MS: 1,845hp @...