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A Jet-Powered Powered Spitfire

4,090 Hypixel  9.5 years ago
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This build was requested to me by @picy. More Spitfire Information: The 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 53 Spitfires being airworthy, while many more are static exhibits in aviation museums all over the world.The Spitfire was designed as a short-range, high-performance interceptor aircraft by R. J. Mitchell, chief designer at Supermarine Aviation Works. In accordance with its role as an interceptor, Mitchell designed the Spitfire's distinctive elliptical wing to have the thinnest possible cross-section; this thin wing enabled the Spitfire to have a higher top speed than several contemporary fighters, including the Hawker Hurricane. Mitchell continued to refine the design until his death from cancer in 1937, whereupon his colleague Joseph Smith took over as chief designer, overseeing the development of the Spitfire through its multitude of variants. During the Battle of Britain (July–October 1940), the Spitfire was perceived by the public to be the RAF fighter, though the more numerous Hawker Hurricane shouldered a greater proportion of the burden against the Luftwaffe. However, because of its higher performance, Spitfire units had a lower attrition rate and a higher victory-to-loss ratio than those flying Hurricanes.After the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire superseded the Hurricane to become the backbone of RAF Fighter Command, and saw action in the European, Mediterranean, Pacificand the South-East Asian theatres. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire served in several roles, including interceptor, photo-reconnaissance, fighter-bomber and train

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 29.3ft (8.9m)
  • Length 20.4ft (6.2m)
  • Height 9.7ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 3,772lbs (1,711kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,800lbs (2,631kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.581
  • Wing Loading 45.6lbs/ft2 (222.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 127.1ft2 (11.8m2)
  • Drag Points 2299

Parts

  • Number of Parts 73
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 260
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    4,090 Hypixel
    In fact it was so big, the description doesn't fit on the page.
    9.5 years ago
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    4,090 Hypixel
    I did write it, and BOY was it tiring!
    9.5 years ago
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    9,340 picy
    thanks (-:
    9.5 years ago
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    38.8k hypnotoad
    @Hypixel holy monkeys!!!! I didn't read more!!! Did you write all of that or was it copy and paste? If not you are a legend!
    9.5 years ago
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    4,090 Hypixel
    Hey, @hypnotoad, what do you think of my description?
    9.5 years ago
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    4,090 Hypixel
    You wanted a Spitfire, @picy? Well, there's your Spitfire.
    9.5 years ago