262 goes 550...
A P-47 routinely goes above 500mph in dives
540mph, no need to exagerate.
Yes, the Me262 is faster and I have had many prop fighters faster than 540mph. In fact I have tested high end prop planes to evaluate their ability to dive on, and catch, an Me262. Even the N1K2-J can create a brief window of opportunity on the Me262. The Ar234 also has a top speed of 480mph and is most often able to run without difficulty.
The Meteor Mk III would be more vulnerable than the Me262, but calling it easy prey for prop fighters is very disingenuous. The Meteor, like the Me262, could dive away with relative ease. In addition the Meteor Mk III would have a significantly better acceleration than the Me262 for much of the speed range as evidenced by its superior climb rate. The four Hispano Mk II 20mm cannons in the nose might not hit as hard as the Me262's four MK108 30mm cannons, but they would still be quite lethal and significantly easier to score hits with. I also understand the Meteor turned better than the Me262.
In short, the Meteor Mk III's perk price would be the second highest, and not far behind the Me262's.
