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In the new minor update several flightmodels have had their stall speed lowered. This because their stall speed was based on "Power OFF" data when being remodeled, whereas all our newer flightmodels have had their stalls speed based on "Power ON" data (mid throttle). The changes in this update affect both the Fw 190A-4 and P-47D in the current S3 series to the same extent though, so won't be unfair to any side. Also the P-51B have had it's stall speed slightly lowered.
A to high stall speed is the reason as to why many pilots from both sides have noted that the FW 190 and P-47 feel very sluggish above 20 000 ft. While they will hardly turn like A6M Zeros with this stall speed fix, they should now handle closer to real life performance and be more maneuverable, especially at higher altitudes.
Below are the official update notes which can also be found in the main Warbirds Forum: http://bhlanding.ient.com/warbirdsforum ... ?f=8&t=264
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---=== UPDATE FL2054: STALLING OUT ===---
Please note this is a minor update and that the reworked Spitfire series along with brand new Mosquitos, Seafire III and the Yak-9U will instead be released soon in the upcoming FL2055.
--= Reworked Stall Speeds =--
The first few flightmodel series reworked by the new Flightmodel Team had their stall speed set based on historical "Power OFF" data. The newer releases however have been based on "Power ON" stall speed data (mid throttle), which makes a 6-12 mph stall difference for an average ww2 fighter. This has a notable impact on the fighter's agility when pulling G's and on it's turn performance, especially at higher altitudes. All the fighters which were previously based on power OFF data have now been re-tuned to bring them at a fair playing ground with the rest of the reworked flightmodels. Players can notice that the following fighters below will now be more competitive regarding turning performance and high altitude maneuverability.
Apprixomate stall speed reductions in this update (mph IAS):
Lavochkin series: 9 mph
P-47 series: 9 mph
Fw 190 series: 8 mph
Yak series: 8 mph
MiG-3: 8 mph
P-51 series: 5 mph
F6F-5: 5 mph
N1K1-J: 2 mph
Note: The P-51's, F6F-5 and N1K1-J were already a few mph below power OFF stall speed, and as such received a smaller reduction. Also the stall speed reductions have no effect on the flightmodels top speed or climb rate.
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