| I have come across an article that indicated that the TA 152H also performed well at low altitudes also. Wonder if all that wing area enhanced its maneuverability. |
That and the engine's power versus altitude performance. Recall, the MiG-3 with a high-altitude optimized engine was a bit of a porker down low. The P-47 was a high altitude fighter with that big turbo-supercharger but lacking down low until the paddle-bladed prop and injection system.