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Supermarine spitfire Mk I

165 tom7569  9.2 years ago

Supermarine Spitfire Mk I fighter plane. Throttle to 70% and activate 1 to start engine, once the rear wheel is off the ground put throttle to 100% and take off. Activate 2 for steering when in the ground (5% throttle is a good taxiing speed) change to camera one for over the cockpit view to make taxiing easier. The Supermarine 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 popular among enthusiasts, with approximately 53 Spitfires being airworthy, while many more are static exhibits in aviation museums throughout 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 supported the development of the Spitfire's distinctive elliptical wing (designed by B.Shenstone) 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 in 1937, whereupon his colleague Joseph Smith took over as chief designer, overseeing the development of the Spitfire through its multitude of variants. Please upvote :) and leave a comment about what I could do to improve it! :)
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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 30.9ft (9.4m)
  • Length 25.8ft (7.9m)
  • Height 11.1ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 2,393lbs (1,085kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,589lbs (2,081kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.217
  • Wing Loading 23.4lbs/ft2 (114.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 196.3ft2 (18.2m2)
  • Drag Points 1754

Parts

  • Number of Parts 34
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 206