Aircraft Data
The Spitfire was the RAF's first all metal stressed skin single engine fighter. It was produced from 1938-47 serving throughout WW2 and on into the 1950s in a series of increasingly capable versions. Over 40 examples are still airworthy world wide.The Mk.VIII was developed from the specialised high altitude Mk.VII in sub-versions optimised for standard, low level and high level operations. Fitted with dust filters as standard, the VIII was deployed world wide.
| Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1942 | 1658 | n/a | 1 | n/a |
Power
1 x Rolls Royce Merlin (880 - 1315 hp) piston engine.
Main powerplant was the Merlin 61 rated at 1660 hp featuring a 2 stage supercharger, though other Merlin variants were also used.
Weapons
4x .303 inch Browning machine guns and 2x 20mm Hispano canon or 4x 20mm Hispano canon. Provision for 1x 500 lb and 2x 250 lb bombs,
Dimensions
| Length | 31 ft. 4 in. |
|---|---|
| Wing Span | 32 ft. 7 in. - 36 ft. 10 in. (low altitude variants featured "clipped" wings) |
| Height | 12 ft. 10 in. |
| Empty Weight | 5,800 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 7,767 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 404 - 408 mph |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed | 324 - 328 mph |
| Ceiling | 41,500 - 43,000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 660mi. |
| Max Range | 1,180mi. |
Updated 22nd November 2008
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