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  1. Vic Balshaw

    **** FINISHED: 1/48 F-101B Voodoo – The Jet Age.

    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...
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    Maximum Performance of Spitfire MKii (12.5lbs boost), and questions military vs "WEP"

    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...
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    Was the Vulture as bad history tells us?

    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 @...
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