Jump to content

How does the in-game P-40E Warhawk compare to historical and simulation data?


Recommended Posts

Posted

Attached below are some figures from a paper that can be downloaded from my website, and which compares the flight performance of the Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero and the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk.

 

Of course, we don’t have the A6M2 Zero modeled in-game, but how does the in-game P-40E Warhawk compare to the simulation and historical data in the paper?

 

Would be nice if someone who has the P-40E collector plane did some trials to compare to the data in the paper and the figures posted below.

 

IIRC, then previously, sustained turn times were leaning more towards the optimistic in-game for some aircraft, and is this also the case for the P-40E as well?

 

In addition, what about top speeds and climb speeds at different boost settings and altitudes? Do they align with the data in the paper or are they different in-game?

 

 

P40E and A6M2 dive distance as a function of time.jpg

P40E and A6M2 dive speed as a function of time.jpg

P40E and A6M2 instantaneous turn rate as a function of altitude.jpg

P40E and A6M2 sustained turn rate as a function of altitude.jpg

P40E and A6M2 climb speed as a function of altitude.jpg

P40E and A6M2 speed as a function of altitude.jpg

  • Like 3
  • Thanks 1
  • Upvote 1

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...