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Supermarine Spitfire Mk |
The Supermarine Spitfire was a single-seat fighter used by the RAF and many Allied countries in World War II.
The Spitfire was designed by R.J. Mitchell, who continued to refine it until his death from cancer in 1937.
The elliptical wing had a thin cross-section, allowing a higher top speed than the Hurricane and other contemporary designs; it also resulted in a distinctive appearance.
Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire saw service during the whole of World War II, in all theatres of war, and in many different variants.
More than 20,300 examples of all variants were built, including two-seat trainers, with some Spitfires remaining in service well into the 1950s.
It was the only fighter aircraft to be in continual production before, during and after the war.
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Type: Fighter
Mfr: Supermarine
Maiden Flight: 3-5-1936
Introduced: 1938
Retired: 1952
Primary User: RAF
Number Built: 20,351
Unit Cost: £15,000
Variants:
Seafire, Spiteful, Seafang
Crew: One
Length: 29 ft 11 in
Wingspan: 36 ft 10 in
Height: 12 ft 8 in
Wing area: 242.1 ft²
Empty weight: 5,090 lb
Loaded weight: 6622 lb
Max takeoff weight: 6770 lb
Powerplant: 1 x Rolls-Royce Merlin 45, supercharged V12, 1470 hp
Max. speed: 330 mph; 21,000 ft
Range: 1140 mi
Service ceiling: 35,000 ft
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