Struggling to keep up in the Spitfire

[CptTangerine]

Hi

 

I've recently started playing on multiplayer servers and I have real trouble keeping up with other Spitfires and Mustangs.  What are the top tips for getting maxiumum speed out of the Spit?

 

Mostly I'm topping out at about 1650 RPM with 7 boost as this is the max sustainable settings.  Are most other people sticking to this or is it possible to push past this for sustained periods?

 

Cheers!

 

CptT

[razo+r]

2650 RPM is max continuous, not 1650.

 

It is possible to stick to higher boost and RPM settings for long times (my experience in the past) as long as you don't overheat your engine.

Edited March 23, 2021 by razo+r

[Hunter Joker]

You need also perfect rudder trim, every inch of sideslip is a pain in terms of speed for the Spitty.

[grafspee]

12lbs and 2850rpm is the upper limit for longer use. At this settings you have 1hour limit.

 

[CptTangerine]

6 hours ago, razo+r said:

2650 RPM is max continuous, not 1650.

 

It is possible to stick to higher boost and RPM settings for long times (my experience in the past) as long as you don't overheat your engine.

 

Yeah, I think I meant 2650 RPM.

3 hours ago, Hunter Joker said:

You need also perfect rudder trim, every inch of sideslip is a pain in terms of speed for the Spitty.

That could be a part of it.  I'll see what I can do to iron that out and see what difference it makes.

1 hour ago, grafspee said:

12lbs and 2850rpm is the upper limit for longer use. At this settings you have 1hour limit.

 

I haven't been going that high.  I doubt I'm up for an hour most missions so I'll try that.

[122sqn Bruv]

Hi Cpt Tangerine,

 

I operate at 3000RPM +12 boost from takeoff (no warm up).   If I'm not engaged and want to save fuel i'll go 2850 and +8boost.  Have been trying to push it to +16 boost in chases just to give myself half a chance for a long enough shot.  

 

The manual might state other figures but I'm yet to blow an engine due to overheat in 100hrs of flying.   The spit will run out fuel and rtb before you hit an hour long flight.  

 

In climbing open the rad flap,  otherwise automatic does fine, don't let the temps go through 90c Oil.    Never hang from your prop for an extended amount of time.  Higher you are watch out for engine overcooling rather than overheat.  

 

Let's also be clear the Spitfire 1943 mk IX against the 1945 Axis fighters is more about tactics rather than catching them.   You have to think about suckering them in and getting them turning (your strengths)  the sensible ones will back off and extend, you just have to let them go and see if they will re-merge. 

 

Try and stay nose high and make them climb up to you, that will also help slow them down a bit.

 

All the best.

 

Bruv

~S~

 

 

 

 

Edited March 26, 2021 by No.119_Bruv VK-B

[CptTangerine]

Thanks.  I've never expected to catch an Axis fighter but I would like to be able to keep up with the other Spits.

 

I'll give all those suggestions a go.

 

CptT

[philstyle]

12 hours ago, CptTangerine said:

Thanks.  I've never expected to catch an Axis fighter but I would like to be able to keep up with the other Spits.

I'll give all those suggestions a go.

CptT

If you are trying to follow a friendly aircraft, don't point your gunsight at it. If you do, you will have a higher AoA than they do and won't be as fast.
Position the other aircraft near the top of your canopy, just below the slide-grip for the canopy open/ close.