Mk VI "Spitfire"
Brief History
The Spitfire was used during WW II as a fighter aircraft. The version used by the 109th in Europe was as a photo reconnaissance aircraft.
The Spitfire was designed as a fighter aircraft. However, it served in other roles as well. It was flown by the 109th Reconnaissance Squadron in Europe from 1942 to 1943, before the unit converted to the F- 51B.
This version is a 3/4 scale reproduction of the Spitfire.
Description
Manufacturer: Supermarine
Designation: Supermarine Spitfire
Version: Mk VI
Name: Supermarine Spitfire Mk VI
Nickname: Spitfire
Type: Single seat fighter-interceptor
Dimensions
Fuselage Length: 29ft. 11in.
Wing Span: 36ft. 10in.
Height: 9ft. 10in.
Weights
Empty Weight: 76,780 lbs.
Max Takeoff Weight: 155,000 lbs.
Propulsion
Power Plant: Rolls-Royce Merlin 45
Horsepower: 1,470-hp (each)
Performance
Range: 470 miles (combat range)
Cruise Speed: 272 mph
Max. Speed: 375 mph at 19,500 ft
Ceiling: 35,000 ft.
Armament
2 - 20 mm (0.79") Hispano HS.404 cannons,60 (or later 120 with belt-feed system) rounds/gun with 4x 0.303" Browning machine guns,350 rounds/gun 2 -250 lb (113 kg) or 1x 500 lb (227 kg) bombs