Spit XIV and GAZ-MM First Look for those that do not own the modules

[Enigma89]

Here is a quick video to show the Spitfire XIV specifications and the GAZ-AAA for those that don't own. Has the specification comparison of Spit XIV vs Spit IX and K4. Figured those that are stuck behind the paywall that they would want to get a quick glimpse into it as they weight their buying decision. In general, I am excited

 

 

[Avimimus]

Love the spec comparisons!

[Enigma89]

Thank you

[Raptorattacker]

Nice job Enigma! I've got it but this is very considerate of your good self!

[3./JG15_Kampf]

good joob

 

[II./SG.1-MarkWilhelmsson]

Don't be fooled by the climb rates given in the spec sheets. Listed climb rate for IX is at +12, XIV is at +18, and for K4 is at combat power. I can tell you definitively that the K4 can sustain 30m/s for quite some time at max boost. At least it could the last time I played a couple weeks ago. Not sure what the IX and XIV can do while in their max boost modes. Can confirm that I have never had a problem outclimbing a IX with a K4 and also G14 for that matter in almost every circumstance I've been in where it needed to be done, irrespective of what the spec sheet says. 

 

Edited April 22, 2021 by II./SG.1-MarkWilhelmsson

[CountZero]

i check top speed and here is how Spitfire 14c +18 (for e just add around 5kmh) compares to 109k4db, 190d9, temp +9 and p51D67:

 

vs109K4

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vs 190D9

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vs P-51D without 150oct

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vs tempest +9lbs

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keep in mined 109 can run 10min on max while spit 5, and 109 recovers full 10min in 10min on combat while spit gets full 5 after 15min combat power.

 

 

and for accuracy i compared my test+conversions to what game ai file say speds should be and its whiting few kmh differance(blue is game data, red my test).

 

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here how Spitfire XIVe +21lbs compares to Bf-109K4 DC 1.98ata:

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Edited April 22, 2021 by CountZero

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

3 hours ago, II./SG.1-MarkWilhelmsson said:

Don't be fooled by the climb rates given in the spec sheets. Listed climb rate for IX is at +12, XIV is at +18, and for K4 is at combat power. I can tell you definitively that the K4 can sustain 30m/s for quite some time at max boost. At least it could the last time I played a couple weeks ago. Not sure what the IX and XIV can do while in their max boost modes. Can confirm that I have never had a problem outclimbing a IX with a K4 and also G14 for that matter in almost every circumstance I've been in where it needed to be done, irrespective of what the spec sheet says. 

 

That's funny. I typically have no problem outclimbing and turning 109s in my spit 9 online. In fact a climbing turn is my go to defensive move.

Edited April 22, 2021 by =AW=drewm3i-VR

[Enigma89]

3 hours ago, CountZero said:

i check top speed and here is how Spitfire 14c +18 (for e just add around 5kmh) compares to 109k4db, 190d9, temp +9 and p51D67:

 

vs109K4

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vs 190D9

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vs P-51D without 150oct

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vs tempest +9lbs

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keep in mined 109 can run 10min on max while spit 5, and 109 recovers full 10min in 10min on combat while spit gets full 5 after 15min combat power.

 

 

and for accuracy i compared my test+conversions to what game ai file say speds should be and its whiting few kmh differance(blue is game data, red my test).

 

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here how Spitfire XIVe +21lbs compares to Bf-109K4 DC 1.98ata:

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Nice, can you give a bit of info how you were able to produce these results?

[II./SG.1-MarkWilhelmsson]

8 hours ago, =AW=drewm3i-VR said:

That's funny. I typically have no problem outclimbing and turning 109s in my spit 9 online. In fact a climbing turn is my go to defensive move.

 

Is indeed very mysterious. In 1,700 hours of MP I've never experienced an Spit 9 being able to outclimb the 109s when all things equal. 

[354thFG_Drewm3i-VR]

28 minutes ago, II./SG.1-MarkWilhelmsson said:

 

Is indeed very mysterious. In 1,700 hours of MP I've never experienced an Spit 9 being able to outclimb the 109s when all things equal. 

I do tend to keep the slip indicator centered and turn tightly so maybe it is the turn they fail to keep up with. I do also usually have an initial energy advantage. After a little practice, 109s and fws are not very hard to shoot down in a spit because I always lure them into a slow speed turn fight. I usually only get shot down when I get jumped solo by two or more because they never keep up with my evasive turns--climbing or otherwise. Head ons are also a big no-no.

Edited April 23, 2021 by =AW=drewm3i-VR

[CountZero]

16 hours ago, Enigma89 said:

Nice, can you give a bit of info how you were able to produce these results?

I tested their top speed in game on kuban autumn map, 50% fuel, on 1000m intervals (sometimes less when sup comes in), and then converted ias speeds from game to tas... more in detail i explained here:

climb data is from game files and there is only one set, and its differant for many airplanes, for example some have only climb time data on emergancy/boost power some on combat and some on continuous so it dosent show real differances. But for top speed i try to test airplanes on same conditions.