Does anyone know of any comparison flight tests held between the D.H. Hornet and contemporary WWII fighters?
Am especially interested in how it may have performed against the Lockheed P-38 Lightning.
I have read that Eric "Winkle" Brown rated it very highly.
de Havilland DH.103 Hornet
Re: de Havilland DH.103 Hornet
It was tested against the Spitfire XIV, Mustang III and Meteor III.
Overall, its low rates of both turn and roll put it at a serious disadvantage against the other fighters.
Overall, its low rates of both turn and roll put it at a serious disadvantage against the other fighters.