(December 18, 2015 at 2:34 pm)Anomalocaris Wrote:(December 18, 2015 at 2:02 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Everybody experimented with a twin-engine fighter. Even the Italians built the RO-57.
Yes, but in most cases they were underwhelming except for specialized roles like night fighter.
That's why I love the P-38. Early versions had compression shock problems on the elevator during dives from altitude, but the P-38 is the only twin engine fighter that could turn with most opponents, the range to do bomber escorts and over-water flights, and the performance in climb and at high altitude to be a top interceptor. One of the most overlooked planes of the war, I think. Others tried, but only the American design succeeded in the goal they were all trying to achieve.
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