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E-series:
If you speak of the DB 601A-1 or Aa then please never use the 1100PS for the A-1 or 1175PS for the Aa as this 1-min-rating was not available in the Bf 109. The A-1 had max 990PS and the Aa 1045PS (Take-off Power, 5-min-rating)
The G-10 used the 605DM, later 605DB, the first with ~1700PS, the latter with 1850PS (later reduced to 1800PS due to malfunctions and overheating), all with MW-50). the G-10 also had the new wooden tail with larger rudder as standard.
The K-4 reached a maximum speed of 715 km/h (~445 mph), a prototype with a special prop reached the well-known 728 km/h (~452mph)
Mike does? Where?That`s half-correct. The DB 601A and Aa had 1100 and 1175 PS output cleared for them at the start of the war, but that was a 1-min special overload function, appearantly for low-level flights and/or takeoff purposes.
Mike Williams has claims on his site stating otherwise, but those are fairly baseless, using selective quoting of manuals. Even French papers of captured Emils from 1939 note to 1100 HP rating. Speaking of it, the absance of Aa powered variants or the claims regarding the DB 601N are baseless as well.
I'll post production data later on, but indeed the E-7 were not all fitted with the DB601N, especially the ones coming straight out of the production lines, the shift towards E-7/N came late 1940 when the engine was reliable enough. But early E-7s were definitely not equipped with the DB601N or at least not many of them.
Beware of the Lieferplans, i noticed severe innacuracies compared to the production listings and RLM delivery reports.
No mention of any flight testing, only theoretical. Mike"s graph is of the test and is within 4% of the nominal output, so only 1.5% off the guaranteed low side output of +/-2.5%. Some like to make a big deal out of this but would be typical for an operational used engine. Just to be fair (no bias), the Merlin also would be simular.Truth is, and anyone can see the V15a report on my site, the aircraft was running below the engine`s rated power, as the engine was bench tested before the trials. The report gives a corrected (higher) curve for normal power guaranteed by the manufacturer, but this is of course is ommitted from Mike`s graphs.
No Kurfurst not at all.Ironic that it`s quoted by someone who wish to push forward the myths and agendas that is created on that site.
I read Mike's site with an open mind. I am not blinded like Kurfurst of the uber German nor how perfect the Spit was, as some claim.Funny thing not many can see this as most sites do this, but are blinded by their bias.
Adler,
What you see here is the typical flamebaiting followed by flaming standard of Milo, he performs these at all boards instead of discussion.