Path: utzoo!attcan!uunet!ginosko!gem.mps.ohio-state.edu!tut.cis.ohio-state.edu!rutgers!bellcore!att!cbnews!military From: frank0@ibmpcug.co.uk (Frank Dunn) Newsgroups: sci.military Subject: Re: Surprise in air combat Message-ID: <10269@cbnews.ATT.COM> Date: 16 Oct 89 01:38:01 GMT Sender: military@cbnews.ATT.COM Organization: The IBM PC User Group, UK. Lines: 14 Approved: military@att.att.com From: Frank Dunn The Messerschmitt Bf 110 was in its 110C form capable of 350 mph at 23,000 ft with a range of 565 miles. However tho' the Hurris did have problems bouncing them from a disadvantaged position both the Hurri and Spit usually won in an intercept. The Me 109 was not an easy 'plane to control compared to the viceless Huuri or the Spit. It had a very confined cockpit, heavy ailerons at high speed and no rudder trimmer. Worst was its short range, some 88 gallons of fuel directly behind the pilot. Of interest to Battle of Britain buffs is "The Battle of Britain: the Jubilee History" / Richard Hough and Denis Richards. 1989. Hodder and Stoughton. ISBN 0-340-42903-8. 413pp with lots of photographs.