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Depending on the supercharger fitted, engines were rated as low altitude (e.g.; Merlin 66, Griffon III), where the engine produced its maximum power below about 10,000 feet (3,000 m), medium altitude (Merlin 45), where the engine produced its maximum power up to about 20,000 feet (6,100 m), and high altitude (Merlin 70), where the engine produced its maximum power above about 25,000 feet ...
The Rolls-Royce Griffon engine was designed in answer to Royal Navy specifications for an engine capable of generating good power at low altitudes. Concepts for adapting the Spitfire to take the new engine had begun as far back as October 1939; Joseph Smith felt that "The good big 'un will eventually beat the good little 'un."
The Spitfire's performance improved greatly as WWII progressed; for more information, see Supermarine Spitfire variants: specifications, performance and armament. Data from Spitfire: The History and Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II. [208] [209] General characteristics. Crew: 1; Length: 29 ft 11 in (9.12 m) Wingspan: 36 ft 10 in (11.23 m)
The Supermarine Aircraft Spitfire is an American homebuilt aircraft produced in kit form by Supermarine Aircraft. [1] [2] [3] A replica of the famous British Supermarine Spitfire World War II fighter, it was originally produced to 75% scale. Subsequent models have increased the scale of the fuselage and added a second seat.
The RIM-161 Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) is a ship-based surface-to-air missile used by the United States Navy to intercept ballistic missiles as a part of Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Although primarily designed as an anti-ballistic missile , the SM-3 has also been employed in an anti-satellite capacity against a satellite ...
The Spitfire suffered a landing accident on 7 July 2023, sustaining damage to the propeller, gear and underside of the aircraft. [14] This would see the aircraft sold to Australia to have its rebuild take place for a new owner. [15] It took flight once's more on October 22, 2024 [16] Spitfire LF Mk.XVIe TB863 (VH-XVI).
Spitfire Mk.II may refer to: Supermarine Spitfire Mk.II; Spitfire Helicopters Spitfire Mk.II; JSL ... This page was last edited on 13 June 2023, at 21:21 (UTC).
Data from Supermarine Aircraft since 1914 General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 32 ft 11 in (10.03 m) Wingspan: 35 ft (11 m) Height: 13 ft 5 in (4.09 m) Wing area: 210 sq ft (20 m 2) Airfoil: root: Supermarine 371-I; tip: Supermarine 371-II Empty weight: 7,350 lb (3,334 kg) Gross weight: 9,950 lb (4,513 kg) Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Griffon 69 V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, 2,375 hp ...