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Supermarine Spitfire

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	SU7505

The only British fighter to remain in production throughout WW2 with over 22,500 being produced before production finally ended. Legendary participant in the Battle for Britain in August/September 1940, this airframe would see mark numbers ranging from I to 24 during its nine year production life.

General:

Type: Fighter

Crew: 1

Seating: 1

First Flight: 5/March/1936

Specifications

Propulsion

Performance

Length:

Height:

Wingspan:

Empty Weight:

Gross Weight:

31' 1"

12' 7.75"

36' 10"

5634 lbs.

9500 lbs.

No. Engines:

Horsepower:

Power plant:

1710 hp per engine

Rolls Royce Merlin 61

Range:

Speed (max):

Speed (cruise):

Climb:

Ceiling:

980 miles

408 mph

235 mph

0 ft/sec

30000 ft

Armament:

6x.50cal machine guns; 700 lb. of bombs externally.