Kurfurst vs. Mustang Speed?

[Rex]

Every source I can find says that the Kurfurst and Mustang are closely matched in speed, with a slight nod typically going to the Bf-109. 

Yet, as any DCS MP pilot will attest, the Mustang is WAY faster than the Kurfurst.  It is not possible to either out-run, or catch a Mustang.  They are anywhere from 20mph - 40mph faster depending on altitude, and their climb rate is absolutely astounding.

This does not even come remotely close to correlating with reality.

What gives?

Bf 109 K-4 – Top Speed

(All values are with MW-50)

Sea Level: ~374 mph (602 km/h)
Optimal altitude (~7.5 km / 24,600 ft): ~452 mph (728 km/h)
High altitude (~9 km / 29,500 ft): ~445 mph (716 km/h)

 

P-51D-30 Mustang – Top Speed

(All values are with 67” Hg WEP)

Sea Level: ~370 mph (595 km/h)
Optimal altitude (~25k ft): ~437 mph (703 km/h)
High altitude (~30k ft): ~435 mph (700 km/h)

 

Edited November 23 by Rex

[Art-J]

I don't do multiplayer but from what I've read isn't it popular practice on many servers to disable MW-50 in Kurfy to kind-of "simulate" '44 G-series models when we don't have actual Gustavs available?

[Doughguy]

Yes. Mostly because of that and then P51 players "complaining" they cant keep up with the juiced k4, however, rendering the k4 actually worse in performance than the Gustav, as its way heavier..