*MEC settings may show as being a few kph slower than AEC but that is because the settings are tuned to not exceed a certain color of overheat noted in the guide aircraft details. It will be noted as “MEC settings will not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP”. The WEP time estimates and healing times are in the guide details.
*MEC settings generally provide a much longer, and predictable WEP duration compared to AEC. MEC settings now prioritize maximizing WEP in White if possible, then Yellow and finally Orange.
*MEC incorporates on/off power cycles to heal/recover the engine providing a predictable healing/recovery time since the radiator is at a set value.
*MEC basically lets you run much longer in WEP and when you need to you can simply on/off power cycle your engine to heal/recover it.
*AEC generally when using WEP, will usually close the radiator and temperature spike the engine into the orange and in many cases into the red/flashing red. When WEP is disengaged it usually fully opens the radiators having the same effect as an airbrake.
*AEC will also close the radiator completely when powering down or throttling down, counterproductive for cooling effect making engine healing/recovery unpredictable and less effective.
*Added fuel amounts for testing.
*Added WEP time when applicable
*Added Overheat time in each color threshold.
*Added Overheat thresholds by color (yellow/orange/red)
*Added Time wear when applicable
*Added WEP climb times to 7000m
*Added WEP top speed at 1000m,3000m and 6000m
*Adjusted mixture where applicable. Mixture settings need consideration for high speed up to wing rip speed instead of level flight top speed. Noticeable difference in hp between the two.
*All aircraft seem to have increase in speed (approx 30-50kph) when contrails appear on wingtips while turning adjusted accordingly. (AKA, Min Ideal Turn Speed).
*Auto trim has been fixed for most aircraft flying with flight stick, some still unstable (i-16 type 27 and 28 are still very unstable)
*Flight stick elev/pitch sensitivity increased overall. 64% base value for elev/pitch now.
*Flight equipment now:
Virpil WarBRD-D & Constelation Alpha Prime Grip
Virpil T-50CM3 Throttle.
*P-39N-0: Changed: worse climb rate. MEC radiator settings changed.
*P-39Q-5: Changed: worse climb rate. Radiator still not set correctly. Runs much hotter than P-39N-0.
*P-63A-5, P63A-10, P63C-5: Same. Better MEC radiator settings that enable Infi-WEP if airspeed is between 350-400kph.
*P38G, XP-38G: Changed: slightly faster. Better MEC settings. (prop97 now)
*P-38J, P-38L: Same. Better MEC settings (Prop94 now).
*F-82E: Changed: Needs less radiator to Infi-WEP. Water radiator develops a leak at 170°C.
*P-40E-1: Same. MEC settings configured for yellow overheat.
*P-40F-10: Changed: hp drop lowered by about 200m.
*P47D-22-RE: Changed: AEC WEP speed increase (no rad).MEC changed to Prop85.
*P47D, P47D-25, P47D -27: Same. MEC changed to Prop Prop85.
*P47D-28: Same. MEC changed to Prop Prop85.
*P47D-30 (Italy & China): Same. MEC changed to Prop Prop90.
*P47N: Changed: Hotter from prop pitch change, lower ceiling, slower, MEC changed to Prop95. Pitch elevator sensitivity fixed (flight stick).
*P-51: Same. Simplified MEC settings maximizing overheat thresholds.
*P-51C-10 / P-51D-5/ P-51D-30: Same. Adjusted P-51D-30 infi-WEP for Mod maps)
*P-51-H-NA: Same. Adjusted MEC Infi-WEP settings.
*F2A3: Same. Adjusted MEC settings.
*F4F-3, F4F-4 Same.
*F6F-5, F6F-5N: Same.
*F8F-1, F8F-1B: Changed: AEC has incorrect radiator settings, overheats engine. MEC settings configured for yellow overheat and yellow Infi-WEP.
*F7F-1: Changed: Lower ceiling, oil rad has no drag, better MEC settings.
*F4U-1A, F4U-1A(USMC), F4U-1C , F4U-1D: Same.
*F4U-4, F4U-4B: Same. Improved MEC settings.
*P-61C-1: Changed: Climb rate decreased, faster speed, doesn’t overheat anymore & higher ceiling.
*P51A: Same. Improved MEC settings.
*P-51D-10, P-51D-20-NA: Same. (except P-51D-20 has slightly better climb now with 100%Throttle).Infi-wep settings for Mod maps adjustment.
*P-38K: Same. Improved MEC settings.
*XP-50: Same.
*XP-55: Same. Improved MEC settings.
*P47M: Changed: Lower ceiling, slower, no time wear. Improved MEC settings.
*F2G-1: Changed: Elevator control lock speed, overheating and AEC controls. AEC settings set correctly. AEC radiator thresholds set correctly.
*A2D-1: Changed: Improved climb rate, significantly higher top speed.
*Added: A-36
*Added: AD-2, AD-4
*Added: AM-1
*Added: P-43A-1
*Added: AU-1
*Bf 109 E-3: Same.
*Bf 109 E-4, E-7: Same. Improved MEC settings.
*Bf 109 F-1, F-2: Same. Under 150kph low thrust, reason unknown.
*Bf 109 F-4, F-4/trop: Same.
*Bf 109 G-2, G-2/trop: G-2 changed, G-2/trop same. Adjusted inf-wep for cold map.
*Bf 109 G-6: Same, Fixed typo on gun pods top speed. Adjusted MEC settings, added yellow infi-WEP settings.
*Bf 109 G-14: Same. Adjusted MEC settings.
*Bf 109 G10, K-4: Same. Improved MEC settings. Added yellow infi-WEP settings.
*Fw 190 A-4: Change: Slight decrease in climb at 5000m. Changed MEC settings for better cooling.
*Fw 190 A-5, Fw 190 A-5/U2, Fw 190 A-5/U12: Possible minor change in climb rate (see chart). Changed MEC settings for better cooling. Pitches down with AutoTrim.
*Fw 190 A-8: Same. (Runs cooler than A-4, A-5 with WEP).
*Fw 190 F-8: Changed: Rolls to left with auto trim. Runs cooler than A-4, A-5 with WEP.
*Fw 190 D-9, Fw 190 D-12, Fw 190 D-13: Same. Rolls to the left with auto trim. MEC improved. Fw 190 D-12 slight change to climb rate.
*Ta 152 H-1, Ta 152 C-3: Same. Minor change to climb rate in chart. C-3 pitches down with auto trim on.
*Me 410 A-1, Me 410 A-1/U2: Same. changed MEC settings.
*Me 410 B-1, Me 410 B-1/U2, Me 410 B-6/R3: Changed? Radiator drag higher than “A” variants, B-6/R3 had most Radiator drag of all variants. Changed MEC settings. Rolls slightly left with auto trim. (Fuel starvation?)
*Do 335 A-1,Do 335 A-0: Same.
*BV 155 B-1: Same. Adjusted MEC settings for better cooling/performance.
*P47-D-16-RE: Same.
*Ta 154 A-1: Changed: Prop pitch negative effects when lowered. Adjusted MEC settings.
*He 219 A-7: Same.
*Bf 109 Z-1: Same. Adjusted infi-Wep settings. Plane rolls slightly left with auto trim.
*Do 335 B-2: Changed: Climb rate decreased slightly.
*Added: Ju 87 D-5
*Yak-1B, through Yak-3P: Changed: Approx 2kph speed increase. Improved MEC settings.
*Yak-3U through Yak-9UT: Same. Added MEC option for late Yak-9 variants.
*I-16 type 27: Changed: Slightly lower climb rate.
*I-185 (M-82): Changed: Climb rate improved approx (-9/-8sec). Plane pitches down slightly with auto trim. MEC settings improved.
*I-185 (M-82): Changed: Climb rate improved. Plane pitches down slightly with auto trim. MEC settings adjusted.
*I-225: Same. Improved MEC settings.
*Lagg-3-66: Changed: Runs hotter now. Changed MEC to compensate for additional heat by engine.
*La-5, La-5F: Changed: Slightly worse climb rate. Radiator threshold increased (+5/+0°C). MEC Rad setting adjusted for better cooling.
*La-5FN: Changed: Slightly worse climb rate. MEC Rad setting adjusted for better cooling
*La-7, La-7B-20: Same. MEC Rad setting adjusted for better cooling
*La-9: Same. MEC Rad setting adjusted for better cooling
*Hurricane Mk IIB: Same. MEC settings adjusted for Infi-WEP
*I-153: Changed: Slightly worse climb rate.
*P-39K-1: Changed: Worse WEP climb, but same 100%throttle climb. MEC Infi-WEP settings.
*I-16 type 28: Same. Runs much hotter than I-16 type 27 with WEP.
*ITP (M-1): Same. Improved MEC settings, lowered Prop65 to Prop64, same performance lower temps.
*Yak-(vk-107): Same: Improved MEC settings.
*Added: Yak-3e
*Typhoon Mk 1a: Same. Adjusted MEC settings slightly for better cooling.
*Typhoon Mk 1b/L: Same. Adjusted MEC settings slightly for better cooling.
*Tempest Mk V: Same. Adjusted MEC settings slightly for better cooling.
*Tempest Mk II: Changed: Slightly better climb rate at throttle100%. Radiator temp limit increased by (+2/+0°C). MEC settings adjusted for prolonged yellow infi-WEP.
*Spitfire Mk1a: Same. MEC settings adjusted slightly (radiator).
*Spitfire Mk IIa, Spitfire Mk IIb: Same. MEC settings adjusted slightly.
*Spitfire Mk Vb/trop, Spitfire Mk Vb, Spitfire Mk Vc/trop, Spitfire Mk Vc: Same. MEC settings adjusted for better performance.
*Spitfire F Mk IX: Same. MEC Rad adjusted for better WEP (Hot map) performance.
*Spitfire F Mk XVI: Changed: Better climb rate starting at 5000m+. MEC Rad adjusted for better WEP (Hot map) performance.
*Spitfire LF Mk IX, Spitfire LF Mk IXc: Same. MEC Rad adjusted for better WEP (Hot map) performance.
*Spitfire F Mk XIVe, Spitfire F Mk XVIIIe, Spitfire F Mk 22, Spitfire F Mk 24: Same. (very minor climb rate change). MEC Prop pitch and Rad adjusted for better WEP performance.
*Sea Hurricane Mk IC: Same. MEC settings adjust slightly.
*Seafire LF Mk.II: Changed: Better climb rate, small increase in top speed. MEC settings adjusted for better performance.
*Seafire F Mk XVII: Same: Fuel starvation removed. MEC settings adjusted for better performance.
*Seafire FR 47: Same. MEC, minor Rad decrease for Hot maps.
*Sea Fury FB 11: Changed: Better climb, better speed, better cooling. No longer overheats with AEC. Less radiator needed for adequate cooling. MEC settings adjusted for changes.
*Corsair F Mk II: Same.
*Hellcat Mk II: Same. Better detailed description on Pro90 under 2000m (+1/+1sec) and above 2000m (-5/-3.7sec).
*Mustang Mk 1A: Same.
*Whirlwind P.9: Same. Adjusted MEC settings to not exceed orange w/WEP use.
*Thunderbolt Mk.1: Same. Adjusted MEC settings for Time wear.
*Typhoon Mk 1b: Same. Adjusted MEC settings slightly for better cooling.
*Wyvern: Changed: No longer overheats at 100%throttle, time in yellow overheat reduced from 9-10min to 5min. No longer completely resolves time wear, now resolves 8-9min.
*Added: Mosquito FB Mk VI
*Added: Whirlwind Mk I
*Added: Hornet Mk.I
*Added: Hornet Mk.III
*Added: MB.5
*Added: Spitfire LF Mk IXc
*Added: Spitfire F Mk XIVc
*A6M2 mod. 11, A6M2: Same. MEC adjusted for Infi-WEP with Prop97
*A6M3: Changed: Dive speed (600 increased to 670kph). MEC adjusted for better performance (better Infi-WEP settings.)
*A6M3 mod. 22, A6m3 mod. 22ko: Same. MEC adjusted for better performance (better Infi-WEP settings.)
*A6M5: Same. MEC adjusted for better performance (better Infi-WEP settings.)
*A6M5 otsu: Changed: Dive speed increased 700 to 740kph. MEC adjusted for better performance (better Infi-WEP settings.)
*A6M5 Hei: Changed: much better climb rate, slightly better top speed, dive speed increased 700 to 740kph. MEC adjusted for better performance (better Infi-WEP settings.)
*A7M2: Same. Adjusted Rad settings for Infi-WEP on Mod maps slightly for better cooling, same performance.
*N1k1-Ja: Same. Adjusted MEC settings. MEC adjusted for better performance and simplicity.
*N1K2-J, N1K2-Ja: Changed: Radiator threshold changed (+0/+3°C ), control stiffens at 600kph, climb rate decreased (Previous chart results climb rate with 30min of fuel is very similar to current climb rate with 20min of fuel), Prop pitch seems to affect differently now. Adjusted MEC settings. MEC adjusted for better performance (Prop100 now).
*J2M2, J2M3: Changed: decrease climb rate and top speed. Increase in super charger alts and hp drop.
*J2M5: Changed: increased climb rate. Super charger alts and hp drop changed (3 stages changed to 2 stages).
*J7W1: Changed: Increased climb rate, higher top speed, Auto trim works much better but some slight upward drift still (flyable with flight stick now).
Ki-43-III otsu: Changed: Increased climb rate, higher top speed. MEC adjusted for better performance (does not exceed orange overheat with WEP).
Ki-44-II hei: Same. MEC adjusted for better performance (does not exceed orange overheat with WEP).
*Ki-61-I ko:Changed: Increased climb rate, higher top speed, still overheats on hot maps, lower hp drop. MEC adjusted for better performance. (will not exceed orange overheat) (added yellow infi-WEP option).
*Ki-61-I otsu: Changed: Decreased climb rate, lower top speed, still overheats on hot maps, slightly higher hp drop. MEC adjusted for better performance. (will not exceed orange overheat) (added yellow infi-WEP option).
*Ki-61-I hei, Ki-61-I tei: Changed: Decreased climb rate, higher top speed under 4000m, lower top speed above 4000m, still overheats on hot maps, slightly lower hp drop. MEC adjusted for better performance. (will not exceed orange overheat) (added yellow infi-WEP option).
*Ki-61-II Kai: Changed: better climb rate, lower top speed, engine gets slightly warmer. MEC adjusted for better performance. (added yellow infi-WEP option).
*Ki-100: Changed: better cimb rate and higher top speed under 4000m, lower cimb rate and lower top speed above 4000m. MEC adjusted for better performance.
*Ki-84 ko, Ki-84 otsu, Ki-84 hei: Same. MEC adjusted for better cooling.
*Ki-83: Same, MEC settings adjusted
*Ki-100-II: Same. MEC adjusted for better cooling with addition of optional Prop94 setting.
*Ki-96: Same. MEC adjusted for better cooling, (chart settings wont go over orange overheat) (adjusted Infi-WEP)
*A6M5 Ko: Changed: Dive speed increased 700 to 740kph. MEC adjusted for better performance (better Infi-WEP settings.) Still same as A6M5 otsu.
*A6M6c: Changed: much better climb rate, slightly better top speed, dive speed increased 700 to 740kph. MEC adjusted for better performance. (will not exceed orange overheat) (added yellow infi-WEP option).
*A7M1 (NK9H): Same. MEC adjusted for better performance. (will not exceed orange overheat)
*J2M4 Kai: Changed: super charger gear changes. Mixture no longer needs adjustment.
*Ki-87: Changed: Small increase to climb rate, and top speed. MEC settings adjusted.
*J6K1: Changed: Significant increase to climb rate, moderate increase to AEC top speed. MEC settings adjusted.
*Added: Ki-43-II
*Added: Ki-44-1
*Added: Ki-44-1 34
*Added: B7A2 Ryusei
*Added: B7A2 (Homare 23)
*Re.2001 Serie 1, RE.2001 Gruppo 22, Re.2001 CB, Re.2001 CN: Same. MEC results from Prop90 shown to be same as Prop100 (radiator normalized).
*Re.2005 Serie 0: Changed: Improved climb rate, slightly better top speed. Improved MEC settings, (added Infi-WEP option)
*G.55 sottoserie 0, G.55 serie 1, G.55S: Same. Adjusted MEC settings, added Hot map Infi-WEP option. Fixed typo in top speed of G.55 sottoserie 0 (489kph instead of 589kph).
*G.56: Same. Adjusted MEC settings, added Mod map Infi-WEP option.
*C. 202, C. 202EC: Same. MEC settings adjusted (Prop90 changed to Prop92), Typo corrected for C.202 in MEC description (Oil should be 100 for all maps)
*C. 205 Serie 1, C. 205 Serie 3, C. 205N2: Same. MEC settings Improved, added Infi-WEP for Mod maps.
*Bf 109 G-14/AS: Same. MEC settings adjusted for better cooling.
*IAR-81C: Same.
*Added: V.G.33C-1
*Added: D520
*Added: M.B.157
*Added: VB.10C-1
*Added: VB.10-02
*Added: F4U-7
*Added: F4U-7
*Added: P-40F-5
*Added: F-6C-10-NA
*Added: J22-A
*Added: Morko-Morane
*Added: VL Pyorremersky