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Did the Spitfire have a Pressurised cockpit?
Produced from 1942 it was designed for tactical reconnaissance but could climb high to avoid enemy fighters but did not have a pressurised cockpit. First production Spitfire with the Griffon engine and entered limited service with two squadrons from October 1942.
How many machine guns were on a Spitfire?
It was a “universal” wing that could take eight . 303in machine guns, four 20mm cannon or two 20mm cannon and four machine guns.
What is the wingspan of a Spitfire?
37′ 0″
Supermarine Spitfire/Wingspan
When the Spitfire took on a role as a high-altitude fighter (Marks VI and VII and some early Mk VIIIs), the standard wing tips were replaced by extended, “pointed” tips which increased the wingspan from 36 ft 10 in (11.23 m) to 40 ft 2 in (12.24 m).
How many Supermarine Spitfires were built in WW2?
World War II: Supermarine Spitfire. First introduced in 1938, it was continually refined and improved through the course of the conflict with over 20,000 built. Best known for its elliptical wing design and role during the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire was beloved by its pilots and became a symbol of the RAF.
What is the box under the left wing of a Spitfire?
On early versions of the Spitfire the box under the right wing was the radiator housing. The thinner tube under the left wing housed the oil cooler. Later versions had engines with two stage superchargers and another box was added to the left wing, housing both the oil cooler and the supercharger intercooler.
What was the armament of a Mk 21 Spitfire?
Mk 21/24 wing. The wing used in the Mk 21 Spitfire was significantly redesigned. The leading edge lost its curve, running straight out to the guns. Armament was standardised at four 20mm Hispano Mk II cannon, with 175 rounds for the inboard gun and 150 for the outboard gun.
Why is the Spitfire so famous?
Best known for its elliptical wing design and role during the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire was beloved by its pilots and became a symbol of the RAF. Also used by British Commonwealth nations, the Spitfire remained in service with some countries into the early 1960s.