Airspeed error in DC4
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bigdogshark62:
Just bought meself a DC4, and as I'm putting in my routes, I've found that the airspeed in the sim is too low (Seattle to Denver shouldn't take 5.5 hours). ;)
Airspeed in AWS = 195 kts
Actual Airspeed = 240 kts (noted as 280 mph, which converts to 243 kts)
Tech data given via Virtual Aircraft Museum, http://www.aviastar.org/air/usa/douglas_dc-4.php .
Thanks!
bigdogshark62
headphase:
I'm not sure where that site got its data from, but the official FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet for the DC-4 (found here: http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgMakeModel.nsf/0/644b14b9e3a2ea1485256729004c012e/$FILE/A-762.pdf) clearly states that VNE (never-exceed speed) is 261 knots TAS. Maximum cruising speed is 218 knots.
The game lists the DC-4 at 195 knots, which is perfectly acceptable.
An excerpt, in case you don't want to sift through the whole PDF:
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