*Ju-87 D-3, Ju-87 D-5 observations:
I was made aware of an issue with Ju-87 D-3,D-5 and overheating when using WEP. Upon closer examination some issues were discovered. When using 100% throttle, the radiator is set approx. 10c/10c too low resulting in the radiator being open too much creating a lot of excessive drag. When using WEP, the radiator closes completely turning the engine red almost instantly, if WEP climbing at start the engine will start to suffer damage at approx. 1500M on a moderate map.
– Ju 87 D-3, Ju 87 D-5: These planes benefit from MEC over AEC overall. AEC mismanages radiator, trying to maintain 96/96 degrees at 100% throttle when limit should be 107/107, creating a lot of drag When using WEP the Radiator closes completely causing a heat spike in the Engine turning the engine red almost instantly. Using AEC and climbing more than the first 1000M will generally start to cause engine damage. Prop85 is best all around for mitigating heat and performance. There is no benefit in going higher than Prop90 below 5200M. The differences between Prop85 and Prop90 are minor, Prop 85 has better performance using WEP. Has airbrake. Engine output decrease 5300M.
Here are a few cooling/performance options for:
– Ju 87 D-3:
AEC:356/MEC:360/0Rad:364
*** Infi -WEP settings (best overall) ***
Prop85 with Rad28/42 @ 1000M = 360WEP Kph (Rad40/70 Hot), (Rad-14/18 Cold) Up to 5500M then switch to Prop100. ( NO OVERHEATING)
Minimum cooling settings (not ideal):
Prop85 with Rad6/6 @ 1000M = 339/363WEP Kph (Rad8/8 Hot), (Rad-0/0 Cold). Up to 5200M then switch to Prop100 . (Minimum cooling, Overheats with WEP)
– Ju 87 D-5:
AEC:349/MEC:351/0Rad:356
*** Infi -WEP settings (best overall) ***
Prop85 with Rad28/42 @ 1000M = 351WEP Kph (Rad40/70 Hot), (Rad-14/18 Cold) Up to 5500M then switch to Prop100 . ( NO OVERHEATING)
Minimum cooling settings (not ideal):
Prop85 with Rad6/6 @ 1000M = 332/355WEP Kph (Rad8/8 Hot), (Rad-0/0 Cold). Up to 5200M then switch to Prop100. (Minimum cooling, Overheats with WEP)
Gun Pods effect on performance:
7.92 mm: +13sec climb -10/-14Kph @ 1000M
20 mm: +27sec climb -7/-10Kph @ 1000M