28.03.2009, 21:58
Another very interesting point is that according to Focke Wulf the performance of the Ta-152C and Ta-152H are almost indentical up to 11,500 metres with only GM-1 changing the equation for the latter aircraft (allowing a reuse of lower supercharger gearing and providing FTH performance through to approximately 14,000 metres).
Whilst this alone doesn't state the DB-603 was simply a better high altitude engine than the Jumo 213, it most definitely proves it was at least as good.
The fact both engines ran on B4 fuel too, is exemplary. Experiments conceived using C3 in the 603 engine postulated realistic take off performance in the 3000hp category.
Whilst this alone doesn't state the DB-603 was simply a better high altitude engine than the Jumo 213, it most definitely proves it was at least as good.
The fact both engines ran on B4 fuel too, is exemplary. Experiments conceived using C3 in the 603 engine postulated realistic take off performance in the 3000hp category.