In Summary: Longbows are the longest bow type tip to tip, much larger than the recurve. They are more forgiving when shot as due to a this profile they can be less prone to string torque. A recurve can be louder due to the increased string contact with the limbs. read more
I think recurve bow is very much faster than the longbow .The recurve was a technicaly upgrade then the longbow.Typecally longbows is slower but accuracy is perfect . Recurve bow is better then longbow. read more
The recurve bow must have been developed later as a way of countering the failures of the longbow. The shape As stated before, the main difference between the longbow and the recurve bow is the shape and end curves. read more
The recurve bow as a bit more speed than the longbow because it stores more energy and the release is much more efficiently. The recurve will for sure fling an arrow downrange faster than a longbow the same draw weight. read more