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Are you saying the force vector sums are equivalent when comparing level
turns at the same bank angle to constant rate descent? In other words, that
a 2g load factor occurs in a 60 degree bank regardless of whether remaining
level or a constant rate of descent and that the stall speeds are identical?

Yes. That's exactly the case.

Stalls are determined by the critical angle of attack. The so-called
stall speed is the minimum speed required to maintain (vertical)
unaccellerated flight without exceeding the critical angle. It doesn't
matter if it is "level" or any other constant rate.


The engine power required is plainly different.

That is true, but engine power has nothing to do with stalling.