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The engines of early models of Spitfires were fitted with carburettors which affected their ability to climb, also the early engines were not as powerful as later in the war.
The service ceiling of a Mk1a was only 34,000 feet and although it could go higher it would not be able to manoeuvre properly.
The Mk22 at the end of WW2 had an engine almost twice as powerful with fuel injectors which gave a service ceiling of over 43,000 feet. The Mk14e could reach 44,500 feet but was a lighter aircraft and the high altitude version of the Mk9 had a service ceiling of 45,000 feet.
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∙ 14y agoThere were a lot of different models. The Mark 1 had a maximum speed of 362 mph. The model which was most produced was the Mark 5 (over 6500 were built) & its' max speed was 371 mph. The Mark 9 (over 5500 built) did 408 mph. Probably the fastest was the Mark 19 at 460 mph.
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∙ 12y agoIt flies by flying in the air using flying technology that makes it fly in the sky where other things that can also fly, fly.
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∙ 7y ago- Combat radius: 410 nmi (470 mi (756 km))
- Ferry range: 991 nmi (1,135 mi (1,827 km))
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If Spitfire fought against MiG 15 what will win?
I would almost consider this a dumb question. The MiG will most certainly out-maneuver, out-fly, and generally stomp the Spitfire. While the Spitfire was excellent for its time, it is no fighter jet.
What did the spitfire do in World War 2?
No. The Spitfire first flew in the year 1936 and entered service with the RAF in 1938, just in time for the start of World War Two.
Spitfire is a monoplane or a biplane?
The Spitfire was a monoplane fighter
What was the length of the spitfire?
The problem is there were almost 25 different versions of a spitfire so there could be many different answers. The first spitfires fastest record was 606kmph...which then broke the engine The latest spitfire before the war ended reached almost 900kmph But really you need to check the different types cause they're all different
Who designed the spitfire airplane?
The first original spitfire was designed by R.J. Mitchell
How fast can a spitfire plane fly?
The Spitfire could reach 606 mph .
How fast does a spitfire fly?
550mph
What planes did Douglas bader fly?
spitfire
How long can a Spitfire go for?
At cruise speeds a Spitfire could fly a little over 4 hours.
How slow can a Spitfire go but still fly?
Spitfire's stalling speed was about 80-90 mph on most models .
How far could a Spitfire fly?
Most Spitfires cold fly about 800 miles.
How many people did it take to fly a Spitfire?
Only one person could fit in a Spitfire, it was very tight cockpit.
What was the first jet to fly in America?
The spitfire was it a good fighting machine
What is the top speed of a Spitfire?
The top speed of a British Spitfire is three hundred and sixty miles per hour. The Spitfire can reach an altitude of thirty six thousand feet.
If Spitfire fought against MiG 15 what will win?
I would almost consider this a dumb question. The MiG will most certainly out-maneuver, out-fly, and generally stomp the Spitfire. While the Spitfire was excellent for its time, it is no fighter jet.
Did Winston churchill fly a spitfire?
No, Winston Churchill did not fly a Spitfire aircraft. He was a statesman and leader of the United Kingdom during World War II, but he did not fly fighter planes. Instead, he supported and encouraged the pilots who flew Spitfires and other aircraft in the war effort.
What did the spitfire do in World War 2?
No. The Spitfire first flew in the year 1936 and entered service with the RAF in 1938, just in time for the start of World War Two.
