Supermarine Spitfire
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 Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIIs of 41 Squadron | |
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Type | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Role | Photo Reconnaisance / Fighter |
| Designer | RJ Mitchell |
| Manufacturer | Vickers-Armstrong |
| Number built | 20,351 in |
| Primary users | RAF |
Remarks
General characteristics
- Crew: Pilot
- Length: 9.12 m
- Wingspan: 11.23 m
- Height: 3.86 m
- Empty weight: 2,297 Kg
- Max takeoff weight: 3,039 Kg
- Powerplant: 1 x Rolls Royce merlin 45 supercharged V12 engine
- Maximum speed: 595 km/h
- Range: 756 km
- Service ceiling: 11,125 m
- Armament
- Guns: Five variations available depending on wing type. From 8 x .303 machine guns to 4 cannons or a mixture of the two.
Crew members
681 Squadron RAF
- Alan Wesley Hain 15 May 1943 - 28 Sep 1943 KIA