Daimler-Benz DB 605AS (109g14) V.S. Packard Merlin V-1650 (P51b)
Looking at the raw power of both, it seems that the P.Merlin V1650 had a boost (Pun intended) on the DB605...it seems though, having the raw power that the merlin has with what the 605 lacks; made up for the 605 in ceiling altitude...
For every meter both planes climbed the DB 605 seemed to have ran more efficient...
My question is:
What were the factors that caused the DB 605 to perform 'better' at higher altitudes, and why did the Merlin 'weaken' due to the latter?
(Am I wrong?)
Looking at the raw power of both, it seems that the P.Merlin V1650 had a boost (Pun intended) on the DB605...it seems though, having the raw power that the merlin has with what the 605 lacks; made up for the 605 in ceiling altitude...
For every meter both planes climbed the DB 605 seemed to have ran more efficient...
My question is:
What were the factors that caused the DB 605 to perform 'better' at higher altitudes, and why did the Merlin 'weaken' due to the latter?
(Am I wrong?)