Re: Kermit Weeks Napier Sabre hot-rod?.
In mid `44 Nazi V1 cruise missiles were raining down on London, killing thousands..
Those missiles cruised in at low level, doing ~400mph,
& Tempests were best at intercepting them, catching 800+..saving thousands..
However Mustangs & Griffon Spitfires were boosted & polished up, using 150 grade fuel..
.. to increase speed at Reno-type altitudes.. see graph.. below..
In mid `44 Nazi V1 cruise missiles were raining down on London, killing thousands..
Those missiles cruised in at low level, doing ~400mph,
& Tempests were best at intercepting them, catching 800+..saving thousands..
However Mustangs & Griffon Spitfires were boosted & polished up, using 150 grade fuel..
.. to increase speed at Reno-type altitudes.. see graph.. below..
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