Wingloading?
The P-38L has much higher wingloading than the Mosquito FB.VI does.
EDIT:
Why does the P-38L outclimb the Mossie by so much? They are very similarly powered and weigh almost the same ammount, yet the P-38L climbs WAY better.
Seems the P-38 is the climber and the Mossie the turner.
[ 10-06-2001: Message edited by: Karnak ]