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.XVIII was the final Spitfire developed in WWII, but not delivered in time to see action before war's end. Essentially a refined and strengthened version of the Mk XIV, it was produced in fighter and armed reconnaissance variants
| Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1945 | 300 | n/a | 1 | n/a |
Power
1 x Rolls Royce Griffon (1730 - 2375 hp) piston engine.
Used Griffon 65 rated at 2,035hp or Griffon 67 at 2,340 hp
Weapons
2x 20mm Hispano canon and 2x .5 inch machine guns or 4x .303 in. Browning machine guns plus 1x 500lb and 2x 250lb bombs.
Dimensions
| Length | 32 ft. 8 in. |
|---|---|
| Wing Span | 36 ft. 10 in. |
| Height | 12 ft. 10 in. |
| Max Weight | 8,370 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 448 mph |
|---|---|
| Ceiling | 44,000 ft. |
Updated 22nd November 2008
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