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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