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Supermarine 365 Spitfire PR XI
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2nd October 2022
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413134
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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.XI was a photo reconnaissance development of the Mk.IX. It featured the leading edge of the wing being modified to form a fuel tank as well as a camera installation.
Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
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United Kingdom | 1942 | 471 | n/a | 1 | n/a |
Power
1 x Rolls Royce Merlin (880 - 1315 hp) piston engine.
The XI used the Merlin 60 series, and later the 70 rated from 1655 - 1760hp
Dimensions
Length | 31 ft. 4 in. |
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Wing Span | 36 ft. 10 in. |
Height | 12 ft. 10 in. |
Max Weight | 7,872 lbs. |
Performance
Max Speed | 422 mph |
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Ceiling | 44,000 ft. |
Normal Range | 1,200mi. |
Updated 22nd November 2008
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