Overview
Designed by R. J. Mitchell, the Spitfire's thin elliptical wing gave it excellent high-speed performance. With the Hurricane it defended Britain in 1940, and it remained in production throughout the Second World War. Specifications shown are for the Mk IX.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 9.47 m |
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| Wingspan | 11.23 m |
| Height | 3.86 m |
| Wing area | 22.5 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 2,614 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 3,400 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 657 km/h |
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| Range | 698 km |
| Service ceiling | 13,100 m |
| Rate of climb | 20.0 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1 |
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| Hardpoints | 3 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 (Mk IX) |
| Power (each) | 1,167 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: FlugKerl2 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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