Supermarine 361 Spitfire LF16E

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The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during and after the Second World War.

The Spitfire was built in many variants, using several wing configurations, and was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft.

It was also the only British fighter to be in continuous production throughout the war.

The Spitfire continues to be a popular aircraft, with approximately 55 Spitfires being airworthy, while many more are static exhibits in aviation museums all over the world.

General characteristics

• Crew: one pilot
• Length: 29 ft 11 in (9.12 m)
• Wingspan: 36 ft 10 in (11.23 m)
• Height: 11 ft 5 in (3.86 m)
• Wing area: 242.1 ft2 (22.48 m2)
• Airfoil: NACA 2209.4(tip)
• Empty weight: 5,065 lb (2,297 kg)
• Loaded weight: 6,622 lb (3,000 kg)
• Max. takeoff weight: 6,700 lb (3,039 kg)
• Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Merlin 45[nb 14] supercharged V12 engine, 1,470 hp (1,096 kW) at 9,250 ft (2,820 m)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 370 mph, (322 kn, 595 km/h)
• Combat radius: 410 nmi (470 mi, 760 km)
• Ferry range: 991 nmi (1,135 mi, 1,827 km)
• Service ceiling: 36,500 ft (11,125 m)
• Rate of climb: 2,600 ft/min (13.2 m/s)
• Wing loading: 27.35 lb/ft2 (133.5 kg/m2)
• Power/mass: 0.22 hp/lb (0.36 kW/kg)

Armament

• Guns: 2 x 20mm Hispano Mk II cannon; 60 rounds per gun: 4 x .303 in Browning Mk II* machine guns; 350 rpg.