Supermarine Spitfire MK.I UK - Royal Air Force G-AIST
- Manufacturer:
- Supermarine
- Type / Model:
- Spitfire
- Version:
- Mk.I
- Registration:
- G-AIST
- Colour Scheme:
- UK - Royal Air Force
- Location:
- Cotswold, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Derek Pedley
- Date Taken:
- 20/06/2010
- Image ID:
- #102728
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 4686 x 3123
- Image Description:
- This Spitfire MK.1A Spitfire G-AIST was manufactured by Westland Aircraft Ltd in 1941 and is the only airworthy example of this mark in the world. Painted in its original wartime markings, AR213, when it was in service with No. 57 OTU in 1941.
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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.I was the first production version. Initially fitted with a fixed pitch 2 blade prop, later deliveries featured a 3 blade, 2 position prop, bulged canopy and improved armour. The Mk.I was the main version used in the Battle of Britain.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1938 | 1566 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 0 |
Power
The Mk.1 used the Mk.II (later Mk.III) version of the Merlin rated at 1030hp
| Engine Count | 1 | |
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* Figures refer to the take-off power at 3,000 RPM of the Merlin II and Merlin 66
Dimensions
| Length | 9.12 m. 29 ft. 11 in. |
| Wing Span | 11.23 m. 36 ft. 10 in. |
| Height | 3.61 m. 11 ft. 10 in. |
| Empty Weight | 2184 kg. 4810 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 2626 kg. 5784 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 587 kph 365 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 507 kph 315 mph |
| Ceiling | 10363.2 m. 34000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 732 395 nm km. |
| Max Range | 1065 575 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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