Hi Manx,
>I'm looking for web sources that explain the 109's compression. I know in AH they compress quite easily, and would like a few sources as to understand why they did. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Actually, "compressibility" describes an aerodynamic phenomenon associated with high Mach numbers. The Me 109 was taken to fairly high Mach numbers in instrumented tests without real compressibility problems.
The poor high speed control of the Me 109 did not result from a compressibility problem, but from very high elevator control forces and a insufficiently rigid wing that twisted when ailerons were deflected at high speeds, counteracting the aileron input.
Since in other designs, heavy and ineffective often are brought about by compressibility effects, the Me 109's problems are often ascribed to compressibility though they do in fact have other reasons.
I hope that helps you a bit with your quest :-)
Regards,
Henning (HoHun)
