As soon as you have comfortable altitude that allow little diving to gain speed if bumped I'd go 80%pitch and 90% throttle and keep radiator at 100% The Spitfire F Mk XIVe is a rank IV British fighter with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB), 5.7 (RB), and 5.3 (SB). Excuse the tripple posting. The Spitfire is distinctive with its sleek and thin elliptical wing design, a characteristic seen in most future Spitfire variants. Take off on auto. By Pure tracer rounds help to target, especially in combat manoeuvres where lead varies, but have little penetration on contact. with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB), 3.0 (RB), and 2.3 (SB). War Thunder-Main Server. And is the difference of the propeller modeled in game? really early Mk Is had a different canopy setup to later Malcolm hood Spitfires (it wasn't "blown" like on later Merlin Spitfires and the early Griffons, and the windscreen lacked frontal bulletproof glass); early Mk Is had fixed-pitch props, which were later swapped out for two speed variable pitch propellers (the way the latter prop worked was, you would have one propeller pitch for takeoff and then another pitch setting in flight once you pass a certain speed - this setup was lighter than the constant speed props that followed it); and Mk Is initially ran 87 octane fuel so they could only call on 1,030 hp (their max continuous setting); just before the. Published by Gaijin Network Ltd. under the exclusive license. As for mixture: use as high as possible without loosing power. Make sure to change mixture at 2000m otherwise the engine will cutout at 2500-2700m) To fix this issue any time your not under the possibility of getting into a fight and you don't need to climb it wouldn't be a bad idea to run the engine around 70% throttle to cool the oil off. The Spitfire II quickly replaced the Spitfire I, with the older variant being relegated to use in Operational Training Units. Will give it a test but initial impressions where that prop pitch didn't seem to positively affect speed or maneuverability . I really don't understand this Overheating Nerf, in order to be on par with a early 109e/f model you need to put in 500% more effort , yet this spitfire sits at a br of 3.0 whereas all 109's that easily outperform it now sit below it , it should be 2.0 if this overheating nonsense remains, that or the changes should be reverted because flying this plane is absolutely horrible. Any advice? On the wings, the Type B roundels are painted with a simple blue outer ring and a red centre. Further upgrades included the use of a Rolls-Royce Merlin III engine instead of the original 1,030 HP Merlin II; the original two blade fixed pitch wooden propeller was also replaced with a metal, variable pitch three bladed propeller of either Rotol or De Havilland design. Radiator: 10% Usually you can outrun most enemies with 20% rad and out-turn those that are faster than you. The Spitfire has a relatively good ammo count, spread between a very high number of guns. check. It would be nice to change up the Mk Is a little bit to make them different in their performance characteristics to the Mk IIs, but knowing Gaijin they'll probably just add an "early" variant to do just that, 2022 by Gaijin Games Kft. Those looking for military experience will love the UH-1 Iroquois - commonly known as the Huey. Even running at 85% throttle, MEC water radiator 100% open, (can't set oil radiator), it still overheats and goes red if you've let it go orange. Roll rate is good at low speeds, but suffers about ~300 km/h. Some games it's fine with even using WEP for long time but some games even on snow maps it's really over heating even at 95% power. War Thunder. If you really need speed go 10% radiator - drag will me marginal but it will provide at least some cooling. Today I ended up getting a Talisman for the Spitfire Mk1a, but I never used the Mk1a due to the stat card saying it climbs significantly less than the Mk2a, which is at the same BR. By April 1941, RAF Fighter Command had completed re-equipping with the Mk II, although this too would soon be replaced by the Mk V. Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example: 2022 Gaijin Network Ltd. All rights reserved. without the engine going nuclear. If you want to get to high altitudes quickly without having covered much distance you can start off with a 26 degree climb until around 4 km (circa 13,000 ft), after which the nose of the aircraft can be lowered down to a 20 degree climb. When logged in, you can choose up to 12 games that will be displayed as favourites in this menu. Published by Gaijin Network Ltd. under the exclusive license. You can lose your energy faster than you realize, and when you do, you've most likely been baited and can be an easy target for the enemy. To me they seem to be about the exact same machine, except for the Mk 1a having a better WEP power output (when spaded), and the Mk 2a having a better "100%" power output (with worse WEP power). to cool down and reset the engine to normal durability by cruising some minutes at white level? You can lose your energy faster than you realize and when you do, you've most likely been baited and are an easy target. Engine should cool down. For every other aircraft I have flown as soon as the temp drops below the critical temp it goes back to yellow and the overheat warning goes away. I tried this and had possibly the most pain stacking game of my life, with 3 back to back dogfights where i had to keep changing prop pitch on every dive ,every climb , switching mixture to be as correct for each altitude as possible and the engine still overheated 4 min in and lead to my death. If aimed correctly, your enemy is going to have a bad day. With rpm of under 2600 I can keep temperatures in the white forever. Muzzle velocity 810 m/s (2,660 feet/second). 2022 by Gaijin Games Kft. Otherwise MEC is mostly useful for helping to manage engine temps better than AEC will. It is possible to fake a head-on (by pulling away once your enemy starts firing) if you're forced to by an enemy plane but it is highly recommended to never commit to a head-on engagement. Initially, the Mk I variant was equipped with type A wings and four wing-mounted Colt-Browning Mk II .303 (7.7mm) machine guns, although this was soon increased to eight. 2022 by Gaijin Games Kft. 2022 by Gaijin Games Kft. The plane has a decently high wing-rip speed, which should not come into play in controlled dives. I thought the V was bad. It was introduced in Update 1.41 . Enjoy Bell UH-1H Huey - Iroquois. I'm getting 445 km/h at 1000 m with these settings: Cannot possibly WEP to 3km anymore, overheat happens before 2km, even with radiator fully open, overheats even on 100%. chevron_left. TLDR Do NOT go 100% radiator, you just hurt your performance without gaining better cooling. AFAIK, P-40, spitfires & some Italian planes especially suffer from the feature. 4. Dunkirk skin for the spitfire mk1a. Hand operated brake lever for authentic ground handling. Luckily, most bombers at this tier are not defended by turrets from all angles. Been having the same issue. Is this a bug or is this just how thermodynamics and engine heating are supposed to work? I've tried to cut power and shut engine off but when i go above 70% oil temp become red at around 80C and cooks the engine in 1-2 mins. The Spitfire Mk Ia is one of the first monoplane fighter designs in the British tree, alongside the Hurricanes. In 1940, 30 aircraft were delivered to front line service for Operational Trials with the new Type B wing; the Spitfire Mk IB was armed with two 20 mm Hispano cannon and four 0.303 Browning machine guns, and the older eight gun fighters were re-designated the Mk IA. Games. Spitefire Mk1a Dunkirk-2109-1-.rar(Spitefire Mk1a Dunkirk)folder 13.4MB. The HF-24 Mk1A with two reheat capable engines was flown and soon an aircraft designated HF-24 Mk1R began its trials. But doesn't the fuel modification of the Mk 1 give its engine more HP than the Mk 2? They have quite good turning performance and their energy retention is excellent with a skilled pilot. LuizBarros99, April 19, 2019 in Great Britain, What are the differences between those two fighters? Leading Spitfire aces of this battle were: [5]. You are right, I approached the issue from the perspective of "after climb". When in a fight with an enemy plane which is not Japanese, it is recommended to entice them into a turnfight by waiting until they get close enough and then veering into them, forcing a turning fight. Choose from the options below. Meanwhile using M.E.C is a constant struggle: Oil turns yellow at 75C. The design used an open bolt mechanism to allow air to flow through the barrel and prevent overheating. - Set prop pitch to 90-95 in a climb (won't affect climb). RAF recommended convergence in 1939 was 365 m (400 yards) in contrast to the Luftwaffe, with experience from the Spanish Civil War, using 200 m (which the RAF adopted by mid-1940). This worked well at lower altitudes but caused icing at high altitude. I did some testing and came to a conclusion the overheating is prop rpm based. Spitfire mk1a no-overheat engine management: All Air. For those who don't historically know much about the Spitfire, in 1940 in the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire flew to intercept enemy fighters because of its speed and agility- the Hurricanes were sent to destroy Heinkel Bombers. What seems to work quite well is: Because it is a big disadvantage to spit pilots having to chop throttle to 75% to cool the engine sufficiently when everyone else is WEPing like there is no tomorrow. engine will overheat little faster but nothing substantial and power at 100% and 80% at SL is the same as far as I can tell. The first Spitfires had a basic targeting system consisting of a ringed sight, but by July of 1939 a more sophisticated collimator sight, the GM2 Mk II, began to be used; machines already in service were retrofitted with the new sights. The Spitfire is distinctive with its sleek and thin elliptical wing design, a characteristic seen in most future Spitfire variants. A skilled opponent will try to energy fight you, which can catch a Spitfire pilot by suprise. The red canvas wing-port covering kept the gun clean and warm; later marks also ducted hot air from the engine to regulate the gun's breech temperature. The Mk Is differed from the Mk IIs in a few ways: The Mk IIs had Merlin XII engines (which explains why they have a higher 100% power rating in-game) but iirc they ran the same WEP setting as the Mk Is and contemporary Hurricanes. The Mk II was some 10-11 km/h (6-7 mph) faster than the later Spitfire Mk I, but still slower than the original Spitfires before a series of modifications increased the aircraft's weight. Check out and complete the payment. By the time the Spitfire Mk II began to replace it, 1,566 Mk Is had been built. Official data sheet - more details about the performance, https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Spitfire_Mk_IIa&oldid=142375. Published by Gaijin Network Ltd. under the exclusive license. The Spitfire Mk.1A was the iconic British aircraft of the Battle of Britain. close. I've tried to cut power and shut engine off but when i go above 70% oil temp become red at around 80C and cooks the engine in 1-2 mins. Despite the British Air Ministry's preference for biplane fighters in the early 1930s, Supermarine designer RJ Mitchell began work on an all-metal construction, single-engine, single-seat monoplane fighter with an enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear. Confirm the delivery. War Thunder. The British bombers are mostly worse then the Germans since the only use 7.7 for defence and up to the Lancaster there bomb loads really suck. Choose download type. What should I do with prop pitch and mixture to get some benefits out if it. The Spitfire Mk Ia is one of the first monoplane fighter designs in the British tree, alongside the Hurricanes. 920 Spitfire Mk IIs entered service; 750 Mk IIA and 170 MK IIB, although fighters used in the air-sea rescue role were later designated Mk IIC. When you hit desired altitude go 75% pitch, 80-85% throttle and 50% radiator - it's good compromise for cool engine but still giving substantial speed in level flight or even allow shallow climbs. The Spitfire Mk Ia possess the Royal Air Force Type A.1 roundel on the fuselage with a yellow outer ring, followed by blue, white, and then a red centre.