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Old 4th Nov 2021, 01:18
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David J Pilkington
 
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Originally Posted by 43Inches
FW-190 could achieve over 160 deg/sec, almost double the spitfire and 109 capability. ...
NACA Rept 868, Summary of Lateral Control Research, in 1947 shows the Spitfire at 105 deg/sec and, with the clipped wing, 150 deg/sec. It shows the FW-190 as a tad over 160 deg/sec.
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