Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-775697-20150128051757/@comment-25370154-20150128090905

I think it's not exactly as you are reporting it... My guess is that initial parts are researched (much?) faster than before, allowing new players to begin researching more powerful aircrafts/parts earlier.

After a certain point, however, things go back to normal levels and you have to spend several missions before you reach the 100%.