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Great, so everything is speculative...

And dont forget suspect!

At this point, the project will happen and I will do more research and base the FM on that.

Durring that research, if nothing else, save them links, save them ISBNs, save the field storys and or test reports. Not saying you have to do a write up, but yah have to at least provide your sorces.

So, don't worry about it. It won't be a P-51 with an F-15 FM and it won't be a made up performance either.

Again, dont expect us to take your word for it. Provide proof, or expect to be considered suspect. Its that easy! Than when your all done, Use SJacks mod (Infomod) to generate the IL2C data files showing the performance of your FM

It will be as real as it can be, so relax...

No need to relax, not un-relaxed in the least. Just tellin ya, if you dont provide sources all your work will be suspect.

The only reason I can't give you my sources right now is because I can't find the link. Sorry...

No problem! Only thing that maters is you find it before you release it

Found another source. This is about the stats for the P-51K-10NT. It was talking about the P-51K-10NT "Second Fiddle" that took 5th in the Thompson Trophy by using a special fuel, but gave the stock statistics for the late P-51K-10.

Type:
P-51K single-seat land based fighter
Powerplant:
One 1,680 hp Packard Merlin V-1650-7 piston engine
Performance:
Maximum speed 442 mph at 24,500 feet;
climb 10 minutes to 20,000 feet;
range (normal) 950 miles
Weights:
7,000 lb.; 9,200 lb. gross
Dimensions:
Span 37 ft.; length 32 ft. 3 in.; height 8 ft. 8 in.

That is the pritty standard 51D stats.. other than the 1680hp, that is a little low, max was like 1720hp on a -7 engine.

Well, there's combat reports of it going faster, but I guess you wouldn't consider that legit so here's the most statistical proof of performance increase in the late P-51K-10NT.

Depends.. most combat reports dont provide enough info to recreate the senario, thus you cant do a test under those same conditions. They may say something like "I got her up to 450mph" but they dont tell you what altitude or the config of the plane.. was it full fuel, or were they on feums, stuff like that you hardly ever see in a combat report, but, things like that you allmost allways see in a NACA or USAAF test.