Author Topic: Bf 109F-4 performance research page (Read 4026 times)

Kweassa · « **Reply #60 on:** February 10, 2005, 08:34:52 PM »

So we're gonna have to fight SpitVs with +16 boost with F-4 using 1.30 ata?

God help us!

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #61 on:** February 10, 2005, 09:19:33 PM »

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Originally posted by Wmaker
For example in finnish 109s the use of the WEP (1.42ata setting)was prevented at least in two different ways. One was wire to prevent the throttle quardant's movement and the other was this bolt which was fastened on a bent metal plate which attached in the throttle quardant.

Before the power settings were cleared for use LW used same kind of methods to prevent the pilots from over boosting the engine.

So, at a point in time with certain engines and certain planes there were no WEP. Sure you can find take off and emergency settings listed in books but that doesn't mean they were always available because of engine problems.

When I moved the throttle I could bent it sightly and move it past the bolt to full throttle. And of course wire can be broken. So there were ways to go past these but if the engines weren't able to handle these settings the results weren't pleasant.

I most definately would like to see so called early an late sub-variants for many planes we have in AH. IMO that would be the best way to handle this problem of differing boost pressures at different times during the war. Would be great for events and wouldn't require any new art work either. But until HTC makes a decision to implement variants like these I like the primary adversaries' performances to match.

Finland never used Bf109F.

Angus · « **Reply #62 on:** February 11, 2005, 03:29:08 AM »

"So we're gonna have to fight SpitVs with +16 boost with F-4 using 1.30 ata?

God help us!"

Hehe, just pray if there will be a boosted up Merlin 66/70 Spit.

Wmaker · « **Reply #63 on:** February 11, 2005, 07:53:54 AM »

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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
Finland never used Bf109F.

And?

Angus · « **Reply #64 on:** February 11, 2005, 08:47:09 AM »

Finland had the 109G

Angus · « **Reply #65 on:** February 11, 2005, 08:48:11 AM »

And, might I add, there, exactly THERE, the 109 achieved their finest record.
The Fins knew their stuff

HoHun · « **Reply #66 on:** February 11, 2005, 01:34:44 PM »

Hi Kweassa,

>So we're gonna have to fight SpitVs with +16 boost with F-4 using 1.30 ata?

Well, I reckon the +16 lbs/sqin Spitfire V should be competitive below 4 km with a small speed advantage near the ground. Above 4 km, the 1.30 ata Messerschmitt would be clearly superior though.

Regards,

Henning (HoHun)