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– P-39N-0: This plane benefits from MEC with better cooling. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 4100m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 300-330kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop100 with Rad40/100 @ 1000m = 500/545WEP kph (Cold)
– P-39Q-5: This plane benefits from MEC with higher top speed and better cooling. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 4100m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (1min).
*Generates significantly more heat than the P-39N-0 variant.
– P-63A-5, P63A-10, P63C-5: These planes benefit from MEC over AEC with better cooling. These planes overheat quickly under 280kph, keep speed over 300kph for cooling. Fuel: 30min.
P-63A-5: Time wear: (-0/-9°C) @ 17min Engine hp drop: 4900m.
P-63A-10: Time wear: (-13/-9°C) @ 17min. WEP: 15min. Engine hp drop: 4900m.
P-63-C5: Time wear: (-13/-9°C) @ 17min. WEP: 15min. Engine hp drop: 5500m.
*MEC chart settings allow for Infi-WEP
*Keep speed above 350-400kph for adequate cooling.
Supplemental Notes:
*P-63A-10 & P-63-C5 Rad settings below are for for extra speed after WEP is exhausted:
Rad6/12 (Cold)
Rad8/16 (Mod)
Rad12/24 (Hot)
– P38E: Radiators are very erratic on this plane creating a lot of drag. Prop90 had same top speed and climb as Prop100 up to 5900m. Prop90 can be used to 5900m, then Prop100 should be used. Radiator settings had minimal effect on climb rate using WEP PropAuto had worse top speed, lower altitude for horsepower drop (5600m vs. 6300m) than Prop90, this is the only plane, at this time, that this behavior with PropAuto was observed. Time wear: (-12/-12°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop:5500m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (2-3min)
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP.
Details:
AEC:493/520, MEC:497/519, 0Rad:525
Prop90 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 499/522WEP kph (Cold) (up to 5900m).( Infi-WEP)
Prop90 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 497/519WEP kph (Mod) (up to 5900m).(Yellow Infi-WEP)
Prop90 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 492/514WEP kph (Hot) (up to 5900m).(Yellow Infi-WEP)
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 330-350kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop90 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 499/522WEP kph (Cold) (up to 5900m)
Prop90 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 492/514WEP kph (Mod) (up to 5900m)
Prop90 with Rad48/48 @ 1000m = 484/504WEP kph (Hot) (up to 5900m)
Supplemental Notes:
*Engine hp drop depending on prop pitch:
Prop100=6900m
Prop90=6300m
PropAuto=5600m
– P38G-1, XP-38G: Radiators are very erratic on this plane creating a lot of drag. Prop97 had same climb as PropAuto, same top speed at 1000m, and lower temperatures up to 4200m. Prop90 had slower climb than PropAuto (+0.5/+1sec) per 1000m climb, approx same top speed at 1000m, and much lower temperatures up to 4200m. Prop97 and Prop90 can be used to 4200m Then PropAuto should be used.. Time wear: (-12/-12°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 5900m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (All) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
Details:
AEC:517/541, MEC:515/542, 0Rad:548
Prop97 with Rad12/12 @ 1000m = 517/544WEP kph (Cold) (up to 4200m) (Infi-WEP)
Prop97 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 515/542WEP kph (Mod) (up to 4200m)
Prop97 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 512/538WEP kph (Hot) (up to 4200m)
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 330-350kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop97 with Rad12/12 @ 1000m = 517/544WEP kph (Cold) (up to 4200m)
Prop90 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 512/538WEP kph (Mod) (up to 4200m).
Prop90 with Rad32/32 @ 1000m = 507/534WEP kph (Hot) (up to 4200m).
Supplemental Notes:
*Prop97 WEP ceiling is 4500m but using 4200m for simplification with Prop90 Infi-WEP.
– P-38j-15, P-38L-5-LO: AEC radiator management is very erratic on this plane creating a lot of drag. Flight performance of these two is generally the same. The main difference is better roll rate, air brake and gun pods of the P-38L-5LO. Prop94 had same top speed and same climb rate as PropAuto but better cooling. Prop94 can be used to 6500m Then PropAuto should be used.. Time wear: (-12/-12°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 7900m.
*Mixture should be set to (Mix70) at all alts between 0-9500m, for max hp to engine.
*Mixture should be lowered to (Mix35) above 9500m to extend ceiling.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (3-4min)
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP.
Details:
AEC:535/553, MEC:536/555, 0Rad:560
Prop94 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 539/558WEP kph (Cold) (up to 6500m).(Infi-WEP)
Prop94 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 536/555WEP kph (Mod) (up to 6500m).(Yellow Infi-WEP)
Prop94 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 533/552WEP kph (Hot) (up to 6500m).(Yellow Infi-WEP)
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 330-350kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop94 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 539/558WEP kph (Cold) (up to 6500m).
Prop94 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 533/552WEP Kph (Mod) (up to 6500m).
Prop94 with Rad36/36 @ 1000m = 527/545WEP kph (Hot)(up to 6500m).
– P-38L-5-LO gun pods effects:
*12.7mm gun pods:
Time to 1000m - 1:17/1:10WEP (+6/+6sec)
Top speed at 1000m - 524/544WEP kph (-11/-9kph)
– F-82E: This plane benefits from MEC with better radiator management. AEC opens the radiator too much at 100% throttle creating more drag. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. WEP: 12:00min. Fuel: 33min. Engine hp drop: 6600m.
*This plane does not overheat when using MEC.
Details:
AEC:582/625, MEC:588/626, 0Rad:642
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad-/70 @ 1000m = 590/628WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad-/80 @ 1000m = 588/626WEP Kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad-/90 @ 1000m = 586/624WEP kph (Hot)
F-82E gun pod effects (AEC):
*12.7mm gun pods:
Time to 1000m - 1:27/1:13WEP (+13/+10sec)
Top speed at 1000m - 556/598WEP kph (-26/-27kph)
Supplemental Notes:
*Rolls to the left slightly with Auto Trim on.
*Water radiator develops a leak at 170°C
– P-36G: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. This plane gets a speed increase approx (+0/+40kph) from MEC. The AEC opens the radiator fully during WEP which causes a notable speed decrease. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 5200m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min). (2min) after engine on/off power cycle.
Details:
AEC:428/416, MEC:428/455, 0Rad:456
Prop100 with Rad-/2 @ 1000m = 429/456WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad-/4 @ 1000m = 428/455WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad-/8 @ 1000m = 425/453WEP kph (Hot)
*Prop100 with Rad-/12 @ 1000m = 424/452WEP kph (additional cooling option)
*Prop100 with Rad-/16 @ 1000m = 422/450WEP kph (additional cooling option)
– P-40E-1: This plane runs hot and benefits from MEC over AEC overall. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 3900m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (All) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (10min)
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*Cold maps: MEC chart settings will stay white at 100% throttle and generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*Mod & Hot maps: MEC chart settings are intentionally setup to fly in constant yellow overheat at 100% throttle and will exceed red overheat when using WEP.
Details:
AEC:460/504, MEC:460/504, 0Rad:520
PropAuto with Rad-/80 @ 1000m = 467/510WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad-/100 @ 1000m = 460/504WEP kph (Mod (Yellow overheat)
PropAuto with Rad-/100 @ 1000m = 460/504WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow overheat)
Supplemental Notes:
*PropAuto has better performance and cooling than Prop100 when throttle is reduced below 100%.
*Lowering throttle to keep engine in white for Mod & Hot maps had significantly worse results in performance, see below:
93% Throttle (Mod) (-6kph) (+7.5 sec per 1000m climb)(Up to 4700m, then 100% throttle)
90% Throttle (Hot) (-11kph) (+12.5 sec per 1000m climb)(Up to 4700m, then 100% throttle)
– P-40F-10: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. This plane does not overheat like the P-40E-1. 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).
*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)
– P-47D-22-RE, P-47D-23-RE, P-47D, P-47D-25, P-47D-27: These planes benefit from MEC over AEC overall. Prop85 should be used up to 8800m, then raised to Prop90. Time wear: (-5/-9°C) / 16min. WEP: 15min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 9300m.
*Mixture should be set to (Mix90) at all alts between 0-9500m, for max hp to engine.
*Mixture should be lowered to (Mix45) above 9500m to extend ceiling.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (10min). (6min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*Cold maps: MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP.
*Mod & Hot maps: MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP for first (15min) before Time wear has an effect on Mod & Hot maps. MEC settings should generally provide for an engine to last for entire (25-30min) Air RB match. If time wear lowers engine to orange, simply power cycle engine.
Details:
– P-47D-22-RE, P-47D-23-RE:
AEC:510/542, MEC:528/555, 0Rad:558
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop85 with Rad4/4 @ 1000m = 529/556WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop85 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 528/555WEP kph (Mod) (Infi-WEP for first 15min)
Prop85 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 525/551WEP kph (Hot) (Infi-WEP for first 15min)
– P-47D, P-47D-25, P-47D-27:
AEC:519/547, MEC:530/558, 0Rad:560
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop85 with Rad4/4 @ 1000m = 532/559WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop85 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 530/558WEP kph (Mod) (Infi-WEP for first 15min)
Prop85 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 527/554WEP kph (Hot) (Infi-WEP for first 15min)
Supplemental Notes:
*WEP hp drop: 8800m.
– P-47D-28: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. Prop85 should be used up to 8800m, then raised to Prop90.. Time wear: (-5/-8°C) / 16min. WEP: 12min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 6500m.
*Mixture should be set to (Mix90) at all alts between 0-8500m, for max hp to engine.
*Mixture should be lowered to (Mix45) above 8500m to extend ceiling.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (10min). (3min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*Cold maps: MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP.
*Mod & Hot maps: MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP for first (12min) before Time wear has an effect on Mod & Hot maps. MEC settings should generally provide for an engine to last for entire (25-30min) Air RB match. If time wear lowers engine to orange, simply power cycle engine.
Details:
AEC:542/568, MEC:548/574, 0Rad:578
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop85 with Rad4/4 @ 1000m = 552/578WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop85 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 548/574WEP kph (Mod) (Infi-WEP for first 12min)
Prop85 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 544/571WEP kph (Hot) (Infi-WEP for first 12min)
Supplemental Notes:
*WEP hp drop: 6500m.
– P-47D-30 (China & Italy): This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. Prop90 should be used for better performance and lower temps. . Time wear: (-5/-8°C) / 16min. WEP: 12min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 6500m.
*Mixture should be set to (Mix90) at all alts between 0-8500m, for max hp to engine.
*Mixture should be lowered to (Mix45) above 8500m to extend ceiling.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (10min). (3min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*Cold maps: MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP.
*Mod & Hot maps: MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP for first (12min) before Time wear has an effect on Mod & Hot maps. MEC settings should generally provide for an engine to last for entire (25-30min) Air RB match. If time wear lowers engine to orange, simply power cycle engine.
Details:
AEC:542/568, MEC:548/574, 0Rad:578
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop90 with Rad4/4 @ 1000m = 552/578WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop90 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 548/574WEP kph (Mod) (Infi-WEP for first 12min)
Prop90 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 544/571WEP kph (Hot) (Infi-WEP for first 12min)
Supplemental Notes:
*P-47-D30 runs at same temp as P-47-D28 even though using a higher Prop pitch.
*WEP hp drop: 6500m.
– P-47N: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC with better cooling. Prop 95 has same performance as Prop100 with lower temps. Prop95 should be used up to 9800m then raised to Prop100.. Time wear: (-0/-1°C) / 2min. WEP: 12min. Fuel: 52min. Engine hp drop: 9800m.
*Mixture should be set to (Mix90) at all alts between 0-9500m, for max hp to engine.
*Mixture should be lowered to (Mix45) above 9500m to extend ceiling.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*Prop90 has same speed as Prop95 but (+0.8/+0.15sec) per 1000m climb time. Can be used up to 7000m for extra cooling (Infi-WEP) on Mod and Hot maps.
*Prop95 with Rad0/0 @ 1000m = 524/577WEP kph can be used if out of WEP or if going to use Throttle100% for extended periods of time.
Details:
AEC:524/577, MEC:523/576, 0Rad:577
Prop95 with Rad4/4 @ 1000m = 523/576WEP kph (Cold, Mod & Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop95 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 521/573WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop90 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 515/570WEP kph (Mod) (Infi-WEP)
Prop90 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 513/565WEP kph (Hot) (Infi-WEP)
Supplemental Notes:
*Time wear: (-0/-1°C) / 2min from 98/255 seems present. Using 98/254 to simplify cooling.
*Sudden stall characteristic
*WEP hp drop: 8500m.
– P-51: This plane benefits from MEC with better cooling. This plane overheats on hot maps without MEC. Lowering throttle for heat management had worse performance. Prop98 had same top speed and same climb rate as PropAuto but better cooling. Prop98 can be used to 3800m Then PropAuto should be used.. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 3800m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (10min)
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*Cold maps: MEC chart settings will stay white at 100% throttle and generally not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP.
*Mod maps: MEC chart settings will stay white at 100% throttle and generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*Hot maps: MEC settings are intentionally setup to fly in constant yellow overheat at 100% throttle and generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*Keep speed above 300kph for adequate cooling.
Supplemental Notes:
Prop98 allows for adequate cooling on Mod maps at 100% throttle.
Prop98 prevents overheating past orange on Hot maps with WEP.
Pitch/elev, substantial sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– P-51C-10, P-51C-11-NT, P-51D-5, P-51D-10, P-51D-20-NA, P-51D-30: These planes will run hot without MEC. It generally makes sense to use Infi-WEP settings, see details below. P-51D-10 & P-51D-30 have better WEP performance and higher engine temps compared to other P-51 variants. 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 except for P-51D-10 & P-51D-30.
*P-51D-10 & P-51D-30 chart settings allow Infi-WEP on cold & mod maps and yellow Infi-WEP on Hot maps
Details:
– P-51C-10, P-51C-11-NT:
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)
– P-51D5:
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)
– P-51D-10:
AEC:566/600, MEC:563/597, 0Rad:606
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 300-330kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop100 with Rad80/80 @ 1000m = 566/600WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 563/597WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 563/597WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
– P-51D-20-NA:
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)
– P-51D-30:
AEC:566/606, MEC:563/605, 0Rad:614
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 300-330kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop100 with Rad80/80 @ 1000m = 566/607WEP kph (Cold)
Prop100 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 563/605WEP kph (Mod)
Prop100 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 563/605WEP kph. (Hot) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
Supplemental Notes:
*P-51D-10 will stay cool on Hot maps using WEP between 2700-3700m. Unfortunately, this is where engine horsepower dips due to automated supercharger gear shift.
*P-51D-30 will stay cool on Hot maps using WEP between 2300-3300m. Unfortunately, this is where engine horsepower dips due to automated supercharger gear shift.
*Pitch/elev, substantial sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– P-51H-NA: This plane will run hot without MEC. It generally makes sense to use Infi-WEP settings, see details below. Time wear: (-0/1)°C / 5min. WEP: 8min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 8400m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (9min). (6min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP.
Details:
AEC:590/658, MEC:589/656, 0Rad:664
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 300-330kph airspeed for cooling): ***
PropAuto with Rad-/70 @ 1000m = 590/658WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad-/80 @ 1000m = 589/656WEP kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad-/90 @ 1000m = 586/655WEP kph. (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Pitch/elev, substantial sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– F2A-3: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. Time wear: (-12/-20°C) @ 15min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 4100m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min), then (2min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
– F4F-3, F4F-4: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. AEC is quite bad on both of these planes, when you use WEP the radiator will fully open slowing the aircraft down slower than if you were not using WEP at all. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 5800m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min), then (2min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*WEP does not function with second stage super charger.
Supplemental Notes:
*Both versions pitch up slightly with auto trim.
– F6F-5, F6F-5N: These planes benefit from MEC overall vs AEC. AEC mismanages the radiator on this plane. Time wear: (-3/-3°C) @ 21min. WEP: 12min. Fuel: 30 min. Engine hp drop: 6800m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (All) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (1min or less). Usually, less than (30sec).
*Orange overheat = (3min), then (2min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*For both planes, Prop90 had better overall climb, higher top speed and lower temperatures. Performance was unique in that climb rate using Prop90 was approx (+1/+1sec) worse per 1000m climb up to 2000m compared to Prop100. Then Prop90 performs much better above that altitude, See details below:
*F6F-5: Prop90: (+1/+1sec) worse per 1000m climb up to 2000m, then (-5/-3.7sec) better per 1000m climb above 2000m compared to Prop100. Up to 8000m then Prop100 should be used. Prop90 is approx (+8/+7kph) faster at 1000m.
*F6F-5N: Prop90: (+1/+1sec) worse per 1000m climb up to 2000m, then (-6.2/-4.6sec) better per 1000m climb above 2000m compared to Prop100. Up to 8000m then Prop100 should be used. Prop90 is approx (+0/+2kph) faster at 1000m.
Details:
– F6F-5:
AEC:525/532, MEC:535/540, 0rad:545
Prop90 with Rad12/12 @ 1000m = 536/541WEP kph (Cold) (up to 8000m)
Prop90 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 535/540WEP kph (Mod) (up to 8000m)
Prop90 with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 534/539WEP kph (Hot) (up to 8000m)
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 300-330kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop90 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 534/537WEP kph (Cold) (up to 8000m)
Prop90 with Rad32/32 @ 1000m = 530/534WEP kph (Mod) (up to 8000m)
Prop90 with Rad40/40 @ 1000m = 527/531WEP kph (Hot) (up to 8000m)
– F6F-5N:
AEC:517/523, MEC:527/534, 0rad:540
Prop90 with Rad12/12 @ 1000m = 528/535WEP kph (Cold) (up to 8000m)
Prop90 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 527/534WEP kph (Mod) (up to 8000m)
Prop90 with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 526/533WEP kph (Hot) (up to 8000m)
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 300-330kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop90 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 524/531WEP kph (Cold) (up to 8000m)
Prop90 with Rad32/32 @ 1000m = 520/528WEP kph (Mod) (up to 8000m)
Prop90 with Rad40/40 @ 1000m = 516/525WEP kph (Hot) (up to 8000m)
Supplemental Notes:
*Prop100 Supercharger gear shifts (F6F-5, F6F-5N):
(2nd gear: 1800m/600mWEP) (3rd gear: 5800m/4500mWEP)
*Keeping things simple in chart and using Prop90 seemed best all around, but it is possible to use Prop100 up to 2000m and then switch to Prop90 above that altitude.
*Minimum radiator settings for Prop100 are same as infi-WEP radiator settings above.
*Prop90 has lower hp drop but outperforms Prop100 up to 8000m.
*Time wear: (-3/-3°C) @ 21min, with continuous drop. MEC settings compensate for initial drop. This seems to only happen with F6F-5 and not F6F-5N.
*F5F-5N seems to have slightly lower hp drop and super charger gear shifts (less than 100m). Using F65-5 values for simplicity.
*Prop100 WEP hp drop: 5600m. Prop90 WEP hp drop: 5400m.
*Needs slight pitch/elev sensitivity increase when using flight stick.
– F8F-1, F8F-1B: One of the hotter planes tested. AEC mismanages radiator overheating engine. AEC speed is higher because little to no radiator is applied which quickly overheats the engine. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30 min fuel. Engine hp drop:4200m.
*Engine off with (5sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (All) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (5min)
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC chart settings are intentionally setup to fly in constant yellow overheat at 100% throttle and not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP.
*Keep speed above 350-380kph for adequate cooling.
Details:
– F8F-1:
AEC:610/627, MEC:594/609, 0rad:632
Prop100 with Rad25/25 @ 1000m = 604/621WEP kph (Cold) (Yellow overheat) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
Prop100 with Rad50/50 @ 1000m = 594/609WEP kph (Mod) (Yellow overheat) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
Prop100 with Rad100/50 @ 1000m = 586/600WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow overheat) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 350-380kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop100 with Rad40/40 @ 1000m = 599/614WEP kph (Cold)
F8F-1 gun pod effects (AEC):
*12.7mm gun pods performance:
Time to 1000m - 1:07/1:01WEP (+8/+7sec)
Top speed at 1000m - 586/603WEP kph (-24/-24kph)
– F8F-1B:
AEC:608/625, MEC:590/605, 0rad:630
Prop100 with Rad25/25 @ 1000m = 601/618WEP kph (Cold) (Yellow overheat) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
Prop100 with Rad50/50 @ 1000m = 590/605WEP kph (Mod) (Yellow overheat) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
Prop100 with Rad100/50 @ 1000m = 581/595WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow overheat) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 350-380kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop100 with Rad40/40 @ 1000m = 595/610WEP kph (Cold)
F8F-1B gun pod effects (AEC):
*12.7mm gun pods performance:
Time to 1000m - 1:09/1:03WEP (+8/+8sec)
Top speed at 1000m - 586/601WEP kph (-22/-24kph)
Supplemental Notes:
*Prop97 had same top speed, and worse climb rate by approx (+0.25/+0.25sec). More efficient to just using power cycling with Prop100.
*Using AEC with Throttle90% to keep engine in white, had worst performance with (+6sec) per 1000m climb.
*Elevator/pitch controls very sloppy
*Pitch/elev significant sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– F7F-1: This plane runs hot with AEC. AEC mismanages radiator overheating engine. Time wear: (-0/-8°C) @ 16min. WEP: 11:30min. Fuel: 30min fuel. Engine hp drop: 4900m.
*Engine off with (5sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (All) overheat wear & time wear.
*Yellow overheat = (5min)
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*Cold maps: MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP.
*Mod & Hot maps: MEC chart settings allow Yellow Infi-WEP.
Details:
– F7F-1:
AEC:591/626, MEC:588/620, 0rad:634
PropAuto with Rad100/36 @ 1000m = 588/620WEP kph (Cold) ( Infi-WEP)
PropAuto with Rad100/36 @ 1000m = 588/620WEP kph (Mod) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
PropAuto with Rad100/56 @ 1000m = 579/611WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
Supplemental Notes:
*Seems to recover from time wear with on/off power cycle.
*Oil Radiator Creates no perceivable drag and can be fully open to 100%.
– F4U-1A, F4U-1A (USMC), F4U-1D, F4U-1C: All of these F4U’s run hot. AEC mismanages radiator leading to engine death. These planes are unique that they don’t overheat much more with WEP than without. MEC settings allow these planes to Infi-WEP. Time wear: (-1/-1°C) @ 17min. WEP: 8:30min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 6700m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (3min)
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*MEC chart settings allow Infi-WEP
*Keep speed above 300-330kph for adequate cooling.
Details:
– F4U-1A:
AEC:546/562, MEC:545/561, 0rad:565.
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad35/70 @ 1000m = 545/561WEP kph (Cold, Mod & Hot)
– F4U-1A (USMC):
AEC:553/566, MEC:552/565, 0rad:569.
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad35/70 @ 1000m = 552/565WEP kph (Cold, Mod & Hot)
– F4U-1C:
AEC:535/551, MEC:534/550, 0rad:554.
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad35/70 @ 1000m = 534/550WEP kph (Cold, Mod & Hot)
– F4U-1D:
AEC:539/554, MEC:538/553, 0rad:557.
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad35/70 @ 1000m = 538/553WEP kph (Cold, Mod & Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Overheat thresholds are generally not needed using MEC since the plane doesnt overheat.
*Overheat thresholds may be useful if using AEC.
*Using AEC will generally will not exceed (Yellow overheat) and is capable of (Yellow Infi-WEP) when using AEC.
– F4U-4: This aircraft runs hot. Prop pitch had to be lowered to Prop97 to prevent overheating. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. WEP: 12min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 7800m.
*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 will stay white at 100% throttle and generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*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 300-330kph for adequate cooling.
*Prop97 had same climb as PropAuto, same top speed and lower temps up to 7800m. Prop97 can be used to 7800m Then Prop100 should be used.
Details:
AEC:580/608, MEC:581/607, 0rad:614
Prop97 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 581/607WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop97 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 581/607WEP kph (Mod)
Prop97 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 581/607WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow overheat)
Supplemental Notes:
*Prop100 Super charger gears:
(2nd gear: 2200/1700m) (3rd gear: 6800/6300m)
*Oil radiator had no residual effect helping Eng radiator which is why going over 50% with oil radiator made no perceivable difference.
*PropAuto with Throttle97% had worst performance (+1.8sec) per 1000m climb and 578kph @ 1000m.
*Pitch/elev slight sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
*Pitches down with AutoTrim on.
– F4U-4B: 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. WEP: 12min. 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 will stay yellow at 100% throttle and generally 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.
*Speed should be kept above 350-380kph to prevent overheating.
*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.
Details:
AEC:590/617, MEC:590/619, 0rad:623
Prop97 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 590/619WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop97 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 590/619WEP kph (Mod) (Yellow overheat)
Prop94 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 588/619WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow overheat)
Supplemental Notes:
*PropAuto is inferior to Prop100 by very small amount in climb (+0.15/+0.15sec) climb per 1000m.
*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.
– A-36: This plane runs hot. keep speed over 330-350kph for cooling. Prop85 had same performance as PropAuto but lower temps.. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 1200m.
*Engine off with (15sec) 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& Hot maps: MEC chart settings will generally not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP.
Supplemental Notes:
*Prop100 had worse performance, not same as PropAuto.
*Pitch axis drifts upward slightly with AutoTrim
*Pitch sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– P-61C-1: This plane benefits from MEC overall vs AEC. AEC mismanages radiator causing excessive drag. MEC settings resolve this issue and allows for Infi-WEP. Time wear: (-0/-2°C) / 15min. WEP: 13:30min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 9700m.
*Mixture should be set to (Mix90) at all alts between 0-9500m, for max hp to engine.
*Mixture should be lowered to (Mix45) above 9500m to extend ceiling.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (All) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (3min)
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC settings allow for Infi-WEP
*Prop90 Had better climb (-2.7/-0.7sec) per 1000m, same top speed and lower temps as Prop100 at 1000m.
*Radiator can be fully closed on all maps when using only 100%throttle, or out of WEP, and still remain cool. (Prop90 with Rad0/0 @ 1000m = 506/557WEP kph)
Details:
AEC:494/546, MEC:493/543, 0rad:557.
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop90 with Rad4/4 @ 1000m = 503/554WEP kph (Cold)
Prop90with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 493/543WEP kph (Mod)
Prop90 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 491/541WEP kph (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Oil Radiator Creates no perceivable drag and can be fully open to 100%.
– AD-2, AD-4: AEC mismanages the radiator causing overheating. MEC resolves incorrect AEC Rad settings. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. WEP: 12:00min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 5600m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min), then (2min) after engine on/off power cycle.
Details:
– AD-2:
AEC:526/556, MEC:526/556, 0rad:570.
PropAuto with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 530/560WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 526/556WEP kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad32/32 @ 1000m = 522/553WEP kph (Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 529/558WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad36/36 @ 1000m = 520/552WEP kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad46/36 @ 1000m = 518/548WEP kph (Hot)
– AD-4:
AEC:522/552, MEC:522/552, 0rad:566.
PropAuto with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 526/557WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 522/552WEP kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad32/32 @ 1000m = 517/548WEP kph (Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 524/556WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad36/36 @ 1000m = 515/546WEP kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad46/36 @ 1000m = 514/544WEP kph (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Radiator threshold starts at 101/260 but drops 0/-1°C upon WEP use and does not seem to resolve. Using 101/259 in chart for simplicity.
*Pitch/elev very slight sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– AM-1: This plane runs hot. keep speed over 300-330kph for cooling. Prop92 had similar performance as PropAuto/Prop100 but ran cooler. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. WEP: 24:30min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 1000m.
*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 stay white at 100% throttle and generally not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP.
*Mod maps: MEC chart settings stay white at 100% throttle and generally not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP.
*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.
*Prop92 had similar climb as Prop100 (+0.15/+0sec) per 1000m climb, approx same top speed at 1000m.
Details:
AEC:498/521, MEC:502/524, 0Rad:540
Prop92 with Rad35/100 @ 1000m = 503/525WEP kph (Cold)
Prop92 with Rad70/100 @ 1000m = 502/524WEP kph (Mod)
Prop92 with Rad100/100 @ 1000m = 501/523WEP kph (Hot) (yellow overheat)
Supplemental Notes:
*Sudden stall characteristic
*Rolls to the right with AutoTrim on
*Prop94 can be used for slightly better acceleration and climb at under 150kph (-0.15/-0sec). Plane will yellow overheat at 100% throttle but will still not get higher than Yellow overheat with WEP, same as Prop92.
*Prop90 had was problematic with acceleration at under approx 150kph (added (+2/+2 sec) on takeoff under 150kph.
– P-43A-1: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC with lower heat. Prop92 has same performance as Prop100 up to 6300m, then Prop100 should be used. Using MEC extends hp drop to 8100/7200m. AEC uses Prop92 for 100% throttle and uses Prop100 when using WEP which is why hp drop is 7100/7200m in chart when using AEC. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 7200m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*Cold maps: Chart setting is Infi-WEP setting for cold maps.
*Mod maps: Prop85 with Rad0/20 @ 1000m = 436/450WEP kph but (+2.6/+2.6sec) per 1000m climb time. Can be used up to 5300m as Infi-WEP setting for Mod maps. WEP use should be prioritized with this setting.
– P-51A: This plane will run hot. This plane benefits from MEC over AEC with better radiator management. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 4700m.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (10min). (8min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*Cold maps: MEC chart settings will stay white at 100% throttle and generally not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP.
*Mod maps: MEC chart settings are intentionally setup to fly in constant yellow overheat at 100% throttle and generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*Hot maps: MEC chart settings are intentionally setup to fly in constant yellow overheat at 100% throttle and will exceed red overheat when using WEP.
Supplemental Notes:
*PropAuto has same performance as Prop100 but PropAuto runs cooler. Reason unknown.
*Pitch/elev sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– XP-38G:
Refer to P38G-1, XP-38G section earlier in guide.
– XP-50: This plane benefits from MEC with better cooling. This plane does not gain additional cooling from speed, it gets slightly warmer at high-speed including dives. Time wear: (-1/-5°C) / 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 7500m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (8min). (1:30min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*Orange overheat = (3min). (1min) after engine on/off power cycle.
*This plane does not recover well from overheat wear.
*Prop100 was too hot and Prop85 was needed for cooling. Prop85 had worse climb compared to Prop100 (+1.5sec) per 1000m climb, and same top speed at 1000m. Prop90 should be used between 8000-9000m, then Prop100 above 9000m.
Details:
AEC:546, MEC:538, 0Rad:557
Prop85 with Rad15/30 @ 1000m = 546kph (Cold) (up to 8000m) (No overheat)
Prop85 with Rad25/50 @ 1000m = 538kph (Mod) (up to 8000m) (No overheat)
Prop85 with Rad30/60 @ 1000m = 535kph (Hot) (up to 8000m) (No overheat)
Prop100 with Rad15/30 @ 1000m = 546kph (Cold) (up to 8000m) (Yellow overheat)
Prop100 with Rad25/50 @ 1000m = 538kph (Mod) (up to 8000m) (Yellow overheat)
Prop100 with Rad30/60 @ 1000m = 535kph (Hot) (up to 8000m) (Yellow overheat)
Supplemental Notes:
*Prop pitch shift to Prop90 can be done early at 7500m instead of 8000m but plane will slowly go into yellow overheat between 7500-8000m.
*Using AEC and lowering to 90% throttle, to keep engine in white, had worst performance tested (+5sec) per 1000m climb compared to Prop100 with 100%throttle.
– XP-55: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 5200m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
*Prop97 had same performance as PropAuto but better cooling. Prop97 can be used up to 5200m, then PropAuto should be used.
Details:
AEC:489/526, MEC:503/536, 0Rad:542
Prop97 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 506/540WEP kph (Cold) (up to 5200m)
Prop97 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 503/536WEP kph (Mod) (up to 5200m).
Prop97 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 499/532WEP kph (Hot) (up to 5200m).
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop97 with Rad30/30 @ 1000m = 498/530WEP kph (Cold) (up to 5200m)
– P-61A-1: This plane benefits from MEC overall vs AEC. AEC mismanages the radiator on this plane causing overheating. Prop90 Had Better Climb (-2sec) per 1000m climb, higher top speed (+8kph) at 1000m and better cooling up to 7400m. Prop90 can be used to 7400m Then Prop100 should be used. Time wear: (-2/-2°C)/15min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 6800m.
*This plane does not overheat when using MEC.
Supplemental Notes:
*Oil radiator has no noticeable drag effect, it can be set to 100% if needed without any negative effect. It is set to the default 50 in chart since that is already more than enough cooling and one less MEC setting to adjust on takeoff.
*Prop100 Supercharger gear shifts:
(2nd gear: 1900m) (3rd gear: 5300m)
– P-51D-10, D-20-NA:
Refer to P-51C-10, P-51C-11-NT, P-51D-5, P-51D-10, P-51D-20-NA, P-51D-30 section earlier in guide.
– P-38K: Radiators are very erratic on this plane creating a lot of drag. This plane flies like the J variant except much better WEP performance. It does not have the aileron boosters or airbrake that the P-38L-5LO does. Prop94 had better top speed, and same climb rate as PropAuto. Prop94 can be used to 6200m Then PropAuto should be used. Time wear: (-12/-12°C) @ 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 8800m.
*Mixture should be set to (Mix70) at all alts between 0-9500m, for max hp to engine.
*Mixture should be lowered to (Mix35) above 9500m to extend ceiling.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP.
Details:
AEC:531/583, MEC:535/586, 0Rad:591
Prop94 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 537/589WEP kph (Cold) (up to 6200m) (Infi-WEP)
Prop94 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 535/586WEP kph (Mod) (up to 6200m)
Prop94 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 532/583WEP kph (Hot) (up to 6200m)
***Infi-WEP settings (minimum of 330-350kph airspeed for cooling): ***
Prop94 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 537/589WEP kph (Cold) (up to 6200m)
Prop94 with Rad32/32 @ 1000m = 528/579WEP kph (Mod) (up to 6200m)
Prop94 with Rad70/40 @ 1000m = 520/569WEP kph (Hot) (up to 6200m)
– P-47M-1-RE: This plane benefits from MEC over AEC overall. Prop90 should be used up to 9600m then raised to Prop100. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) / 16min WEP: 12min. Fuel: 36 min. Engine hp drop: 9600m.
*Mixture should be set to (Mix90) at all alts between 0-9500m, for max hp to engine.
*Mixture should be lowered to (Mix45) above 9500m to extend ceiling.
*Engine off with (15sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (2min).
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*Cold maps: MEC chart settings allow for Infi-WEP
*Mod & Hot maps: MEC chart settings will generally not exceed yellow overheat when using WEP.
*Radiators can be fully closed when WEP has run out.
Details:
AEC:522/573, MEC:531/581, 0Rad:581
Prop90 with Rad0/0 @ 1000m = 532/581WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop90 with Rad4/4 @ 1000m = 531/581WEP kph (Mod) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
Prop90 with Rad8/8 @ 1000m = 530/580WEP kph (Hot) (Yellow Infi-WEP)
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
Prop90 with Rad0/0 @ 1000m = 532/581WEP kph (Cold)
Prop90 with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 527/576WEP kph (Mod)
Prop90 with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 524/573WEP kph (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*WEP hp drop: 7500m.
– F2G-1: AEC seems configured properly for this plane. AEC radiators thresholds are set correctly. AEC is comparable to MEC settings. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) / 16min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 5200m.
*Engine off with (5sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (All) overheat wear.
*Yellow overheat = (10min)
*Orange overheat = (3min)
*Cold & Mod maps: MEC settings allow for Infi-WEP. On warmer Mod maps. Engine may occasionally dip into yellow at lower altitudes (not a concern).
*Hot maps: MEC chart settings will generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP
*Keep speed above 350-380kph for adequate cooling.
*Appears to have unlimited WEP.
Supplemental Notes:
*AEC radiator thresholds are set generally correct. Performance results are comparable with MEC settings. The main benefit of MEC is it consistently cools engine before ever even getting into overheat thresholds whereas AEC closes radiator at the last second before overheat.
*Oil Radiator Creates no perceivable drag and can be fully open to 100%.
*Auto trim works correctly and there is no downward drift in pitch axis like other F4U’s.
*Sudden stall characteristics when flown under 430kph.
*Pitch/elev slight sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– AU-1: 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. WEP: 12min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 4400m.
*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 will stay yellow at 100% throttle and generally not exceed orange overheat when using WEP. Mod maps that are at or under (15.1°C) it will stay white at 100% throttle .
*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 380kph for adequate cooling.
*Prop97 had similar climb as Prop100 (+0/+0.15sec) per 1000m climb, same top speed at 1000m, and lower temps up to 4400m, then Prop100 should be used.
*Prop94 had less climb than Prop100 (+0.25/+0.75sec) per 1000m climb, lower top speed (-0/-2kph) at 1000m, and lower temps up to 4400m, then Prop100 should be used.
*Super charger gear shifts are the same for Prop97-Prop94.
Details:
AEC:584/608, MEC:584/608, 0rad:618
Prop97 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 584/608WEP kph (Cold) (Infi-WEP)
Prop97 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 584/608WEP kph (Mod) (Yellow overheat)
Prop94 with Rad50/100 @ 1000m = 584/606WEP 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: 2400/1100m)
*Oil radiator had no residual effect helping Eng radiator which is why going over 50% with oil radiator made no perceivable difference.
*Pitches down with Auto Trim on.
*Pitch/elev slight sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– A-1H: AEC mismanages the radiator causing overheating. MEC resolves incorrect AEC Rad settings. Time wear: (-0/-0°C) / 16min. WEP: 12:00min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop: 5600m.
*Engine off with (30sec) in white, then back on, heals/recovers (Per color) overheat wear.
*Orange overheat = (3min), then (2min) after engine on/off power cycle.
Details:
AEC:513/542, MEC:513/544, 0rad:554
PropAuto with Rad16/16 @ 1000m = 516/546WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad24/24 @ 1000m = 513/544WEP kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad32/32 @ 1000m = 509/540WEP kph (Hot)
***Infi-WEP settings: ***
PropAuto with Rad20/20 @ 1000m = 515/545WEP kph (Cold)
PropAuto with Rad36/36 @ 1000m = 508/538WEP kph (Mod)
PropAuto with Rad46/36 @ 1000m = 507/537WEP kph (Hot)
Supplemental Notes:
*Radiator threshold starts at 101/260 but drops 0/-1°C upon WEP use and does not seem to resolve. Using 101/259 in chart for simplicity.
*Pitch/elev very slight sensitivity increase needed for flight stick
– A2D-1: This plane runs hot, Airspeed makes little to no difference in cooling. Time wear: (-0/-145°C) / 15min. Fuel: 30min. Engine hp drop is about 56-60hp per 500m. The hp drop is linear with no sudden drop offs.
*DO NOT turn off engine like other planes to recover from overheat wear. Reasons being, its not as effective as throttling down, and it takes an additional (25sec) for the engine to spool up to full hp.
*Throttle0% for (60sec) in white, usually resolves overheat wear (per color).
*Yellow overheat = (5min). (2min) after engine throttle down cycle.
*Orange overheat = (3min).
*Will not exceed yellow overheat at 100% Throttle.
*With no radiator options this plane can be challenging to manage. Below are throttle settings to keep engine in white.
*Throttle management (Compared to Throttle100%):
PropAuto with Throttle98.4% @ 1000m = 739 kph, (+1sec) to 1000m climb. (Cold)
PropAuto with Throttle95.4% @ 1000m = 727 kph, (+3.2sec) to 1000m climb. (Mod)
PropAuto with Throttle91.4% @ 1000m = 709 kph, (+6.7sec) to 1000m climb. (Hot)