War Emergency Power

The War Emergency Power accessory is a special propulsion system found in military aircraft engines, designed to deliver more horsepower to the engine intake by 50-100% for emergency situations. Countries used various types and ingredients to provided these special liquid injections. Selected aircraft are automatically outfitted with WEP (most or if not, strictly late war variations).

Using the WEP
First you need to be at 100% throttle. The default key to toggle WEP is W. WEP is available at anytime for a approximate five minutes of usage, as long as there is remaining mixture or minimal engine stress. While WEP does not consume fuel at a faster rate, misusing it for too long can damage the engine and become unusable for the rest of your flight session so your should only use it when you have to, mainly for 30 to 60 second gaps. Below are examples you can safely use and when you should not play with.

When WEP should be used

 * To quickly reach altitude manually for mission objectives like interception or safe bombing heights.
 * Aquire the required takeoff speed for slower, heavier aircraft, especially on short runways.
 * To escape pursuers like fast fighters and bomber destroyers when escorts are not present.
 * When you suffer heavy structure damage or moderate engine stress and need to return home fast.

When WEP should NOT be used

 * Chasing after nimble fighters
 * Tight and aggressive maneuvers both offensive and evasive
 * Dive bombing
 * When your engine catches fire or in any critical state
 * Landing down with gear extended (ABSOLUTELY NOT)
 * In all other scenarios where WEP is not needed for any reason