DCS Warbird Drag Race - Acceleration and Top Speed (Part-2)

Part two of some of DCS's WW2 planes testing. This time, all of them get a chance to stretch their legs. Stay tuned for the 3rd part where we will reach for the "chemtrail" zone.
#dcsworld #planes #test #speed #tutorial

[@CameTo]

By the way, can you tell any difference between the Spitfire's normal Vs clipped?
I get the real life purpose, but in game they feel identical to me, so wonder if you see any change?

[@redpilot6388]

I could not see any difference between them in testing. At very high altitude, it does seem to have a few extra knots in it. I think it's in Part 3, at the end.

[@CameTo]

@@redpilot6388 thanks. When Im flat hatting and generally showing off low level, there's also no difference in the lift properties or the point where a wing "let's go".
If you do get a couple extra knots high up, great. At some point I'll look into this and historical data, because there's more to this, they are significant areodynanic changes to the areofoil, and the effects need to be more pronounced

[@redpilot6388]

@@CameTo Yeah, they tried cutting back on the parasitic drag at the expense of alot of induced drag gained. Seems backwards to me, but they had far less undesrtanding of aerodynamics back then, mostly since they had no computers.

[@MaxMnemonic]

Did you use MW-50 for 109 or Dora? It could increase "drag race" speed dramatically

[@redpilot6388]

Yes. The 109, Dora and P47, all use their meth injection. I think you can spot the indicator on the 109 showing positive pressure.

[@jakey-poo401]

@@redpilot6388 Meth injection, eh? Pervitin is the ultimate wonder waffle.

[@redpilot6388]

@@jakey-poo401 :)))) That's meth for the pilot. The engine has its own meth. Nothing fancy, just some alcohol with water. :D

[@charlesbukowski9836]

why are these planes failing horribly at achieving their historical top speed,,??

[@redpilot6388]

Well, the P47 does seem to be on par with real world data, but the others not so much. The 109 is way quicker, the Spitfire is only a bit slower, and so is the 190A8. This one could be due to not having MW50 injection in DCS.

[@waltergreif4836]

not the P51??

[@simplydesan211]

I see my A8 is stuck at 320 kmh straight line. What happens?

[@redpilot6388]

Maybe the flaps and gear are down, or you have cooked the engine. Stay at 1200 rpm while warming up, and don't idle it for too long. Start it up, warm it up and take off. If you need to idle, just shut the engine down and then restart when needed. It will already be warm.