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– Re.2001 Serie 1, RE.2001 gruppo 22, Re.2001 CB, RE.2001 CN: These planes benefit from MEC overall. AEC is set incorrectly, it closes to 0% during Throttle100% then opens fully to Rad100/100 using WEP. These planes run notably hotter than others and prop pitch was lowered to Prop90. These planes do not gain additional cooling from high speed, they actually get slightly warmer at high-speed including dives. Time wear: (-14/-6°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 31min. Engine hp drop: 4800m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (Per color) overheat wear.
*Red overheat = (1min)
*Prop90 keeps engine cooler with same performance as Prop100. Prop90 should be used up to 5500m then switched to Prop100.
*Oil Radiator Creates no perceivable drag and can be fully open to 100%.
Details:
– Re.2001 Serie 1, RE.2001 Gruppo 22:
AEC:446/453, MEC:442/461, 0Rad:464
Prop90 with Rad100/30 @ 1000m = 442/461WEP kph (Cold) (up to 5500m)
Prop90 with Rad100/30 @ 1000m = 442/461WEP kph (Mod) (up to 5500m)
Prop90 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 435/453WEP kph (Hot) (up to 5500m)
– Re.2001 CB:
AEC:436/443, MEC:432/451, 0Rad:454
Prop90 with Rad100/30 @ 1000m = 432/451WEP kph (Cold) (up to 5500m)
Prop90 with Rad100/30 @ 1000m = 432/451WEP kph (Mod) (up to 5500m)
Prop90 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 425/443WEP kph (Hot) (up to 5500m)
– Re.2001 CN:
AEC:429/437, MEC:426/444, 0Rad:447
Prop90 with Rad100/30 @ 1000m = 426/444WEP kph (Cold) (up to 5500m)
Prop90 with Rad100/30 @ 1000m = 426/444WEP kph (Mod) (up to 5500m)
Prop90 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 420/437WEP kph (Hot) (up to 5500m)
– Re.2005 Serie 0: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC with better cooling. Radiator behavior is erratic similar to German Bf 109 fighters using AEC. Time wear: (-4/-4°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 6400m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (5min). (2:30min) after engine on/off power cycle.(1:30min) if stacked.
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP.
*It generally makes more sense to use Infi-WEP settings, see details below.
Details:
AEC:491/515, MEC:491/513, 0Rad:516
PropAuto with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 492/515 WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
PropAuto with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 491/513 WEP kph (Mod) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
PropAuto with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 490/511WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 300kph airspeed for cooling): ***
PropAuto with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 492/515WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad32/32 @ 1000m = 489/510WEP kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad48/48 @ 1000m = 485/500WEP kph (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Prop Pitch can be adjusted without damaging engine. Minimal cooling improvement with lowered Prop pitch.
– G.55 sottoserie 0, G.55 serie 1, G.55S: These planes benefit from MEC over AEC with better cooling. Limited WEP with Prop100 due to overheating. Infi-WEP settings under details for extended WEP use. Time wear: (-4/-4°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 6300m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (1:30min)
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*Keep airspeed above 330-350kph for adequate cooling, especially with Infi-WEP settings.
*Cold & Mod maps: Prop87 keeps engine cooler, allowing for Infi-WEP on Cold and Mod maps, has same top speed, adds approx (+2.1/+0.5sec) per 1000m climb compared to Prop100. Prop87 can be used to 6300m Then Prop100 should be used. See details below.
*Hot maps: Prop84 keeps engine cooler, allowing for Infi-WEP on Hot maps, has same top speed, adds approx (+2.8/+1sec) per 1000m climb compared to Prop100. Prop84 can be used to 6300m Then Prop100 should be used. See details below.
Details:
– G.55 sottoserie 0:
AEC:490/507, MEC:489/507, 0Rad:516
Prop100 with Rad4/4 @ 1000m = 497/514WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 489/507WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 484/501WEP kph (Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings (Up to 6300m Then Prop100 should be used.): ***
Prop87 with Rad12/12 @ 1000m = 489/511WEP kph (Cold)
Prop87 with Rad60/60 @ 1000m = 460/481WEP kph (Mod)
Prop84 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 439/460WEP kph (Hot)
– G55.serie 1:
AEC:495/512, MEC:494/512, 0Rad:522
Prop100 with Rad4/4 @ 1000m = 503/519WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 494/512WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 489/506WEP kph (Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings (Up to 6300m Then Prop100 should be used.): ***
Prop87 with Rad12/12 @ 1000m = 494/516WEP kph (Cold)
Prop87 with Rad60/60 @ 1000m = 463/485WEP kph (Mod)
Prop84 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 442/464WEP kph (Hot)
– G55.S:
AEC:488/503, MEC:486/502 0Rad:510
Prop100 with Rad4/0 @ 1000m = 494/511WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad16/8 @ 1000m = 486/502WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad24/12 @ 1000m = 481/499WEP kph (Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings (Up to 6300m Then Prop100 should be used.): ***
Prop87 with Rad12/6 @ 1000m = 487/508WEP kph (Cold)
Prop87 with Rad60/30 @ 1000m = 462/484WEP kph (Mod)
Prop84 with Rad100/40 @ 1000m = 450/472WEP kph (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Prop90 can be used interchangeably with Prop87 for Infi-WEP on cooler Cold & Mod maps. Prop90 has same top speed, adds approx (+1.3/+0.1sec) per 1000m climb compared to Prop100. Prop90 can be used to 6300m Then Prop100 should be used. .
– G.56: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC with better cooling. Limited WEP with Prop100 due to overheating. Infi-WEP settings under details for extended WEP use. Time wear: (-2/-2°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 6400m
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (1:30min)
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*Keep airspeed above 300-330kph for adequate cooling with Infi-WEP settings.
*Cold & Mod maps: Prop87 keeps engine cooler, allowing for Infi-WEP on Cold and Mod maps, has same WEP top speed (-5/-0kph), adds approx (+1.6/+0.5sec) per 1000m climb compared to Prop100. Prop87 can be used to 6400m Then Prop100 should be used. See details below.
Details:
AEC:540/554, MEC:536/554, 0Rad:569
Prop100 with Rad6/6 @ 1000m = 546/565WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 536/554WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad36/36 @ 1000m = 523/542WEP kph (Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings (Up to 6400m Then Prop100 should be used.): ***
Prop87 with Rad6/6 @ 1000m = 541/565WEP kph (Cold)
Prop87 with Rad60/60 @ 1000m = 504/526WEP kph (Mod)
Supplemental Notes:
*Prop90 can be used interchangeably with Prop87 for Infi-WEP on cooler Cold & Mod maps. Prop90 has same WEP top speed (-4/-0kph), adds approx (+1.1/+0.16sec) per 1000m climb compared to Prop100. Prop90 can be used to 6400m Then Prop100 should be used. .
– C. 202, C. 202EC: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. Although Prop100 is in chart due to simplicity of use, Prop92 is a better option overall. It generally makes more sense on Mod & Hot maps to use Prop92 with Rad100/100, Cold Maps should use Infi-WEP settings detailed below. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 4900m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (ALL) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (8min)
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*Keep airspeed above 300-330kph for adequate cooling.
*Cold maps: chart setting with Prop100 is Infi-WEP capable and best overall option. Prop92 should NOT be used for cold maps.
*Mod and Hot maps: Prop92 can be used with chart Rad settings for better heat management. However, Prop92 with Rad100/100 is generally the better overall performance option and for extended WEP use, (approx Prop100=0:30sec vs. Prop92=1:30min.) Details below.
*Prop92 keeps engine cooler, allowing for longer time using WEP, has same top speed, same WEP performance, adds approx (+0.6/+0.15sec) per 1000m climb compared to Prop100. Prop92 can be used to 4900m Then Prop100 should be used.
*Oil Radiator Creates no perceivable drag and can be fully open to 100.
Details:
– C. 202:
AEC:490/504, MEC:488/509, 0Rad:515
Prop100 with Rad100/50 @ 1000m = 489/510WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop100 with Rad100/60 @ 1000m = 488/509WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 483/504WEP kph (Hot)
*** Additional Cooling options (Up to 4900m Then Prop100 should be used.): ***
*Prop92 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 483/504WEP kph (Mod) (Longer WEP use)
*Prop92 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 483/504WEP kph (Hot) (Longer WEP use)
– C. 202EC:
AEC:469/483, MEC:468/487, 0Rad:493
Prop100 with Rad100/50 @ 1000m = 468/488WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop100 with Rad100/60 @ 1000m = 468/487WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 464/483WEP kph (Hot)
*** Additional Cooling options (Up to 4900m Then Prop100 should be used.): ***
*Prop92 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 464/483WEP kph (Mod) (Longer WEP use)
*Prop92 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 464/483WEP kph (Hot) (Longer WEP use)
– C. 205 Serie 1, C. 205 Serie 3: These planes benefit from MEC over AEC overall. Although Prop100 is in chart due to simplicity of use, Prop97 is a better option overall. It generally makes more sense on Mod & Hot maps to use Prop97 with Rad100/100, Cold Maps should use Infi-WEP settings detailed below. Time wear: -6/-4 @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 6300m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (ALL) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (3min). (2min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*Orange overheat = (3min). (2min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*Keep airspeed above 300-330kph for adequate cooling.
*Cold maps: Prop100 with Rad100/20 is Infi-WEP capable and best overall option. Prop97 should NOT be used for cold maps.
*Mod maps: Prop97 with Rad100/100 is generally the best overall performance option for Ini-WEP.
*Hot maps: Prop97 with Rad100/100 is generally the best overall performance option for better cooling and extended WEP time. (Better cooling, still overheats with WEP)
*Prop97 keeps engine cooler, allowing for longer time using WEP, has same top speed, same WEP performance, adds approx (+0.5/+0.15sec) per 1000m climb compared to Prop100. Prop97 can be used to 6300m Then Prop100 should be used.
*C. 205 Serie 3, C. 205N2 oil radiator creates no perceivable drag and can be fully open to 100%.
Details:
– C. 205 Serie 1:
AEC:518/539/MEC:516/538, 0Rad:544
Prop100 with Rad-/20 @ 1000m = 520/542WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop100 with Rad-/60 @ 1000m = 516/538WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad-/100 @ 1000m = 512/534WEP kph (Hot)
*** Additional Cooling options (Up to 6300m Then Prop100 should be used.): ***
Prop100 with Rad-/20 @ 1000m = 520/542WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop97 with Rad-/100 @ 1000m = 512/534WEP kph (Mod) (Infi-WEP) (Up to 6300m)
Prop97 with Rad-/100 @ 1000m = 512/534WEP kph (Hot) (Better cooling, still overheats with WEP) (Up to 6300m)
– C. 205 Serie 3:
AEC:508/528/MEC:505/527, 0Rad:533
Prop100 with Rad100/20 @ 1000m = 509/531WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop100 with Rad100/60 @ 1000m = 505/527WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 502/523WEP kph (Hot)
*** Additional Cooling options (Up to 6300m Then Prop100 should be used.): ***
Prop100 with Rad100/20 @ 1000m = 509/531WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop97 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 502/523WEP kph (Mod) (Infi-WEP) (Up to 6300m)
Prop97 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 502/523WEP kph (Hot) (Better cooling, still overheats with WEP) (Up to 6300m)
– C. 205N2:
AEC:505/525, MEC:503/524, 0Rad:530
Prop100 with Rad100/20 @ 1000m = 508/529WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop100 with Rad100/60 @ 1000m = 503/524WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 498/520WEP Kph (Hot)
*** Additional Cooling options (Up to 6300m Then Prop100 should be used.): ***
Prop100 with Rad100/20 @ 1000m = 507/528WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop97 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 498/520WEP kph (Mod) (Infi-WEP) (Up to 6300m)
Prop97 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 498/520WEP kph (Hot) (Better cooling, still overheats with WEP) (Up to 6300m)
Supplemental Notes:
*All C. 205 variants roll to the left with Auto Trim on.
– Bf 109 G-14/AS: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. This version has different performance characteristics and radiator/cooling performance than the German Bf 109 G-14. This version has cooling characteristics that is similar to the Bf 109 G-10. Time wear: (-9/-9°C) @ 16min. WEP: 21:00min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 8400m.
*Time wear: (-4/-4°C) @ 3min, then again (-5/-5°C) @ 16min for total of (-9/-9°C) @ 16min
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (5min). (3min) after engine on/off power cycle. (1min if stacked).
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*PropAuto with Rad100/100 adds approx (+2.5sec) per 1000m WEP climb) per 1000m climb compared to PropAuto with Rad12/12. (Can be used for intial climb, engine stays in white for Mod & Hot maps until time wear occurs)
Details:
AEC:500/559, MEC:500/559, 0Rad:568
***Yellow Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad4/4 @ 1000m = 507/566WEP kph (Cold) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
PropAuto with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 500/559WEP kph (Mod) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
PropAuto with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 496/554WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 496/554WEP kph (Cold)
Supplemental Notes:
*Flaps seem slow to deploy and retract.
– RE.2001 gruppo 22: Refer to Re.2001 Serie 1, RE.2001 Gruppo 22, Re.2001 CB, RE.2001 CN section earlier in guide.
– IAR-81C: Leave everything on AEC, for simplest way to get best performance from this aircraft.This plane gets hotter as it goes faster. Time wear: (None) / 16min. Fuel: 30min.Engine hp drop: 4500m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*Oil Radiator creates NO perceivable Drag even if set to 100%.
Supplemental Notes:
*Pitches down with AutoTrim on.
*Sudden/severe stall characteristics
– G55.S: Refer to G.55 sottoserie 0, G.55 serie 1, G55.S section earlier in guide.
– V.G.33C-1: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. AEC mismanages radiator to where there is little to no speed increase with WEP under 4500m. Time wear: (-9/-9°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 37min. Engine hp drop: 4500m.
*Time wear: (-4/-4°C) @ 2min, then again (-5/-5°C) @ 16min for total of (-9/-9°C) @ 16min.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (5min). (2:30min) after engine on/off power cycle. (1:30min if stacked).
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*Cold maps: Prop90 with chart settings can be used for Infi-WEP.
*Mod & Hot maps: Prop90 with chart settings can be used for Yellow Infi-WEP.
*Prop90 increases WEP top speed approx (-2/+2kph) and increases time to climb approx (+2.2/+0.5sec) per 1000m. Prop90 can be used to 5500m Then Prop100 should be used. Prop90 should be used with a prioritization of WEP use in mind.
Details:
AEC:449/449, MEC:447/462, 0Rad:466
Prop100 with Rad15/15 @ 1000m = 447/462WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad15/15 @ 1000m = 447/462WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad15/15 @ 1000m = 447/462WEP kph (Hot)
*Prop90 with Rad15/15 @ 1000m = 445/464WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
*Prop90 with Rad15/15 @ 1000m = 445/464WEP kph (Mod) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
*Prop90 with Rad15/15 @ 1000m = 445/464WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
Supplemental Notes:
*Radiators set to 15/15 to simplify transitioning to Prop90 (yellow Infi-WEP) and to provide a slight buffer for time wear and WEP use when using Prop100.
– D.520: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. AEC uses incorrect prop pitch for worse climb, speed and higher temps. MEC corrects prop pitch to Prop90 for better climb, speed and lower temps allowing for Infi-WEP. Prop90 allows for Infi-WEP, improves top speed approx (+5/+5kph) and improves climb approx (-2.4/-1.5sec) per 1000m. Time wear: (-4/-4°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 39min. Engine hp drop: 4900m.
*MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP.
Details:
AEC:435/454, MEC:440/459, 0Rad:459
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop90 with Rad0/0 @ 1000m = 590/628WEP kph (Cold, Mod & Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Downward drift with autotrim on.
*Elevator/pitch controls sloppy.
*Pitch/elev, substantial sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– M.B.157: This plane benefits from MEC with better cooling. AEC engages cooling too soon and too much. MEC balances it out for a higher WEP top speed. Time wear: (-0/-2°C) / 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 7300m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min).
Details:
AEC:519/530, MEC:518/560, 0Rad:569
Prop100 with Rad10/10 @ 1000m = 522/565WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 518/560WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad30/30 @ 1000m = 514/557WEP kph (Hot)
– VB.10C-1, VB.10-02: These planes benefit from MEC over AEC with better cooling. AEC mismanages radiator causing overheating and engine death, MEC settings correct this and allow for Yellow Infi-WEP. Time wear: (-3/-4°C) @ 1min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 7200m.
*Mixture should be lowered to (Mix30) above 6500m to extend ceiling.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (5min). (3min) after engine on/off power cycle. (1min if stacked).
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP.
*Keep speed above 300-330kph for adequate cooling.
*Oil Radiator Creates no perceivable drag and can be fully open to 100%.
*Prop97 had same performance as Prop100. Prop97 can be used to 6500m Then Prop100 should be used. Minimal cooling difference, barely enough additional cooling to get an Infi-WEP option on cold maps, details below:
Details:
– VB.10C-1:
AEC:544/572, MEC:542/570, 0Rad:574
Prop100 with Rad100/40 @ 1000m = 542/570WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad100/40 @ 1000m = 542/570WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad100/70 @ 1000m = 537/564WEP kph (Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop97 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 532/558WEP kph (Cold) (Up to 6500m)
– VB.10-02:
AEC:544/572, MEC:540/568, 0Rad:574
Prop100 with Rad100/40 @ 1000m = 542/570WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad100/40 @ 1000m = 542/570WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad100/70 @ 1000m = 535/562WEP kph (Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop97 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 530/556WEP kph (Cold) (Up to 6500m)
Supplemental Notes:
*Prop97 isnt worth the bother on Mod & Hot maps. Barely any difference in temps. It can still be used up to 6500m but considering chart settings are already yellow Infi-WEP capable, it doesnt really add any tangible benefit to use Prop97 vs. Prop100.
– F4U-7: This Aircraft is very similar to F4U-4B, except this aircraft has slightly worse climb rate and top speed, however this aircraft has unlimited WEP. This aircraft runs hot. Prop pitch had to be lowered to Prop97 on Cold & Mod maps and Prop94 on Hot maps to manage overheating. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 7700m.
*Engine off with (5sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (All) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (10min)
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*Cold maps: MEC chart settings allow for Infi-WEP
*Mod maps: MEC chart settings are intentionally setup to fly in constant yellow overheat at 100% throttle and not exceed orange overheat when using WEP. Will stay white at 100% throttle on Mod maps that are at/under (15.1°C).
*Hot maps: MEC chart settings are intentionally setup to fly in constant yellow overheat at 100% throttle and not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*Keep speed above 350-380kph for adequate cooling.
*Prop97 had similar climb as Prop100 (+0.15/+0.15sec) per 1000m climb, same top speed at 1000m, and lower temps up to 7700m, then Prop100 should be used.
*Prop94 had less climb than Prop100 (+0.4/+0.3sec) per 1000m climb, lower top speed (-2/-0kph) at 1000m, and lower temps up to 7700m, then Prop100 should be used.
*Super charger gear shifts are the same for Prop97-Prop94.
*Appears to have unlimited WEP.
Details:
AEC:582/608, MEC:582/610, 0rad:618
Prop97 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 582/610 WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop97 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 582/610 WEP kph (Mod) (Yellow overheat)
Prop94 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 580/610 WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow overheat)
Supplemental Notes:
*Prop100 can be used in place of Prop97 on cold maps but has minimal performance gains.
*Prop100 Super charger gears:
(2nd gear: 1700/400m) (3rd gear: 6200/5000m)
*Oil radiator had no residual effect helping Eng radiator which is why going over 50% with oil radiator made no perceivable difference.
*Pitch/elev slight sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
*Pitches down with AutoTrim on.
– P-40F-5: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. This plane does not overheat like the P-40E-1. Performance seems identical to P-40F-10… Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 4900m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (All) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*On Cold maps, MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
Details:
AEC:472/513, MEC:475/515, 0Rad:527
PropAuto with Rad-/80 @ 1000m = 478/518WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad-/100 @ 1000m = 475/515WEP kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad-/100 @ 1000m = 475/515WEP kph (Hot)
– F-6C-10-NA: This plane will run hot without MEC. This plane is very similar to the P-51C-10 except it has slightly lower top speed and very slight decrease in climb. It generally makes sense to use Infi-WEP settings, see details below. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 7000m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (10min). (5-6min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP.
*Keep speed above 300-330kph for adequate cooling.
Details:
AEC:567/585, MEC:565/583, 0Rad:590
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 300-330kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop100 with Rad70/70 @ 1000m = 566/584WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad90/90 @ 1000m = 565/583WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 563/581WEP kph. (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Pitch/elev, substantial sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– J22-A, J22-B: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC over all. It generally makes more sense to use Infi-WEP settings, see details below. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 4000m.
*Infi-WEP settings, see details below.
*J22-A: Prop92 had same top speed and increases time to climb approx (+1.1/+0sec) per 1000m. Prop92 can be used to 6000m Then Prop100 should be used. Prop92 should be used with a prioritization of WEP use in mind. (Prop92 not tested above 6000m).
*J22-B: Prop92 had same top speed and increases time to climb approx (+2.0/+0sec) per 1000m. Prop92 can be used to 6000m Then Prop100 should be used. Prop92 should be used with a prioritization of WEP use in mind. (Prop92 not tested above 6000m).
Details:
– J22-A:
AEC:451/469, MEC:451/476, 0Rad:487
Prop100 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 457/482 kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 451/476 kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 448/472 kph (Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop92 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 457/482 kph (Cold) (up to 6000m)
Prop92 with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 451/476 kph (Mod) (up to 6000m)
Prop92 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 448/472 kph (Hot) (up to 6000m)
– J22-B:
AEC:451/469, MEC:451/476, 0Rad:487
Prop100 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 457/482 kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 451/476 kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 448/472 kph (Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop92 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 457/482 kph (Cold) (up to 6000m)
Prop92 with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 451/476 kph (Mod) (up to 6000m)
Prop92 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 448/472 kph (Hot) (up to 6000m)
– J21A-1, J21A-2, A21A-3: These planes benefits from MEC over AEC overall. Time wear: (-4/-5°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 6100m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (1min).
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*Keep speed above 300-330kph for adequate cooling.
*Prop97 can be used with chart values for same performance as PropAuto/Prop100 up to 6100m, then PropAuto/Prop100 should be used. Minimal cooling benefits.
Details:
AEC:501/511, MEC:501/520, 0Rad:547
Prop100 with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 520/538 kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad35/70 @ 1000m = 501/520 kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad35/100 @ 1000m = 491/510 kph (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*PropAuto and Prop100 had same performance.
*Pulled back on stick at 200kph during climb tests.
– J26, J26 David: These planes will run hot without MEC. It generally makes sense to use Infi-WEP settings, see details below. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 31min. Engine hp drop: 7000m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (10min). (5-6min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP.
Details:
– J26:
AEC:566/583, MEC:563/581, 0Rad:589
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 300-330kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop100 with Rad70/70 @ 1000m = 566/583WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad90/90 @ 1000m = 563/581WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 563/580WEP kph. (Hot)
– J26 David:
AEC:574/595, MEC:573/591, 0Rad:598
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 300-330kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop100 with Rad70/70 @ 1000m = 574/594WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad90/90 @ 1000m = 573/591WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 571/589WEP kph. (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Pitch/elev, substantial sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– Bf 109 G-6 Erla, Bf 109 G-6: Same flight performance as German Bf 109 G-6. These planes benefit from MEC over AEC with better cooling. Time wear: (-4/-4°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min Engine hp drop: 6100m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves overheat wear. (Per color).
*Yellow overheat = (5min). (3min) after engine on/off power cycle. (1min if stacked).
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP. (There are also Yellow Infi-WEP settings in details section.)
Details:
– Bf 109 G-6 Erla, Bf 109 G-6:
AEC:495/550, MEC:492/549, 0Rad:560
PropAuto with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 499/556WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 492/549WEP kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad40/40 @ 1000m = 481/537WEP kph (Hot)
***Yellow Infi-WEP settings (min 330-350kph): ***
*PropAuto with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 499/556WEP kph (Cold) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
*PropAuto with Rad36/36 @ 1000m = 484/541WEP kph (Mod) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
*PropAuto with Rad56/56 @ 1000m = 474/530WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 489/547WEP kph (Cold)
Bf 109 G-6 Erla, Bf 109 G-6 gun pod effects (AEC):
*20mm gun pods:
Time to 1000m: 1:31/1:03WEP (+9/+6)
Top speed at 1000m: 480/540WEP kph (-15/-10)
*30mm gun pods:
Time to 1000m: 1:27/1:02WEP (+5/+5)
Top speed at 1000m: 483/544WEP kph (-12/-6)
Supplemental Notes:
*Bf 109 G-6 Erla, Bf 109 G-6: PropAuto with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 452/508WEP kph adds approx (+2.5sec) per 1000m WEP climb) per 1000m climb compared to PropAuto with Rad20/20.
– Morko-Morane: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC with better cooling. Prop97 has same performance as Prop100. Prop97 and allows for Infi-WEP. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 4500m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (5min). (3min) after engine on/off power cycle. (1min if stacked).
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP.
*WEP does not function with 2nd Supercharger gear.
*12.7 Berezin and 20mm MG 151 have same flight performance.
Details:
AEC:433/455, MEC:435/454, 0Rad:457
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop97 with Rad4/4 @ 1000m = 438/457WEP kph (Cold)
Prop97 with Rad16/8 @ 1000m = 435/454WEP kph (Mod)
Prop97 with Rad20/10 @ 1000m = 434/452WEP kph (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Pitch/elev, substantial sensitivity increase needed for flight stick.
– J26 David: Refer to J26, J26 David section earlier in guide.
– VL Pyorremyrsky: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC with better cooling. MEC settings allow for Infi-WEP. Time wear: (-4/-4°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 5700m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, usually resolves (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (5min). (3min) after engine on/off power cycle. (1min if stacked).
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP.
*Keep speed above 300-330kph for adequate cooling.
*Appears to have unlimited WEP.
*WEP has higher hp drop altitude than 100 % throttle (5300/5700m). Currently, this is the only plane where this has been observed in testing.
Details:
AEC:499/524, MEC:496/520, 0Rad:524
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad5/5 @ 1000m = 501/524WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad30/30 @ 1000m = 496/520WEP kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad50/50 @ 1000m = 492/516WEP kph (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Rolls slightly left with AutoTrim on.
*Prop97 has same performance as Prop100, minimal cooling benefit & not worth using.
– Bf 109 G-6: Refer to Bf 109 G-6 Erla, Bf 109 G-6 section earlier in guide.