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Supermarine Seafire

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The Supermarine Seafire was a naval version of the Supermarine Spitfire adapted for operation from aircraft carriers. The name Seafire was arrived at by abbreviating the longer name Sea Spitfire.The Supermarine Seafire was a naval version of the Supermarine Spitfire adapted for operation from aircraft carriers. The name Seafire was arrived at by abbreviating the longer name Sea Spitfire.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Supermarine Spitfire MkII
  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 45.3ft (13.8m)
  • Length 30.8ft (9.4m)
  • Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 2,954lbs (1,340kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,108lbs (3,677kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.123
  • Wing Loading 21.9lbs/ft2 (106.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 370.5ft2 (34.4m2)
  • Drag Points 2495

Parts

  • Number of Parts 63
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 294