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Re: Sabre vs MiG-15; similar to Bf 109 vs Spitfire



Dan,

The same article cites the top speed in combat at altitude for the La-11 as 680 kph or around 422 mph/370 kts IAS. The B-29s were reported by the same pilots as able to do 680-690 kph unloaded and in a shallow dive for the coast.

Cookie Sewell
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