Which mark of Spitfire was the fastest?
The F Mk 24 achieved a maximum speed of 454 mph (731 km/h) and could reach an altitude of 30,000 ft (9,100 m) in eight minutes, putting it on a par with the most advanced piston-engined fighters of the era.
Did they find buried Spitfires in Burma?
Archaeologists have called off a hunt for World War II Spitfires in Burma. Originally it was thought as many as 124 Spitfires were buried by the RAF at the end of the war but they have now concluded it was a myth.
What Spitfire had the most HP?
The Mk. XIV was the most important Spitfire in the final year of World War 2. It had a two-stage Griffon engine delivering 2,050-hp and driving a five bladed propeller.
Was the Spitfire pressurized?
Designed to fulfill the high altitude fighter role, the Spitfire VII featured a pressurised cabin, extended span wings intially and a two speed, two stage intercooled Merlin engine.
How many Spitfires still exist?
Around 240 are known to exist. Of these, around 60 are airworthy. 70-odd are used for static display and around 110 across the world are either held in storage or are being actively restored. Unsurprisingly, it’s the United Kingdom that has the largest number of airworthy Spitfires remaining (30 out of the 60).
What was the last Spitfire Mark?
The Mk. 24 was the final variant of the Spitfire and this particular aircraft, built in 1947 (registration VN485), saw RAF service in Hong Kong with 80 Sqdn and later with the Royal Hong Kong Defence Force until 1955.
What size engine was in the Spitfire?
The version of the Spitfire that fought in the Battle of Britain was powered by a Merlin engine of 1,030 horsepower.
What happened to the Spitfire Mk XIVs?
Spitfire Mk XIVs of No.41 Squadron operating from Twente Airfield in Holland, scored a number of successes against enemy jet aircraft during April 1945. On the 12th one of their fighters intercepted an Arado Ar 234 Blitz jet bomber of Bremen and opened fire, hitting the enemy aircraft in the starboard jet.
What is the difference between a MK12 and Mk12 Spitfire?
The Mk XII flew operationally with their rounded wingtips replaced by shorter, squared off fairings; the single-stage supercharger of the Griffon II or IV used in the Mk XIIs meant that it was rated and used as a low altitude fighter and the LF prefix used by Merlin-powered Spitfires was never applied.
What kind of plane was the Supermarine Spitfire?
British fighter plane Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV of World War II. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model. Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV in aircraft museum Luftfahrtmuseum Hannover-Laatzen (Germany). Type: British fighter plane.
What rank is the Spitfire F Mk XIVE in GTA 5?
The Spitfire F Mk XIVe is a rank IV British fighter with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB), 5.7 (RB), and 5.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.41 .