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Spitfire MK IX

77.8k Cedy117  8.2 years ago

Full cocpit view thanks to skua for helping with the prop power The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries before, 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 (which operated as a subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrong from 1928). 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.During the Battle of Britain, from July to 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 Nazi German air force, the Luftwaffe. Spitfire units, however, had a lower attrition rate and a higher victory-to-loss ratio than those flying Hurricanes because of its higher performance. Spitfires in general were tasked with engaging the Luftwaffe fighters (mainly Messerschmitt BF109E Series aircraft which were a close match for the Spitfire) during the Battle.Aft

General Characteristics

  • Successors 19 airplane(s) +105 bonus
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 59.9ft (18.2m)
  • Length 46.6ft (14.2m)
  • Height 15.2ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 4,519lbs (2,049kg)
  • Loaded Weight 30,426lbs (13,801kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.073
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.032
  • Wing Loading 46.3lbs/ft2 (225.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 657.6ft2 (61.1m2)
  • Drag Points 10175

Parts

  • Number of Parts 197
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 700
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    128 NeonEndo

    Happy building my friend @Cedy117

    5.6 years ago
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    128 NeonEndo

    @Cedy117 I have made your plane, with an actual Spitfire Engine, using an Engine mod, if you want me to upload this, you must tell me how, thanks for #1 search provided Plane, Searching Spitfire.

    5.6 years ago
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    77.8k Cedy117

    I guess I've havent seen the movie yet. But this plane and probably all of the vehicles in Dunkirk are also real if you didn't know @Brogamer962

    6.3 years ago
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    From Dunkirk movie fighter plane??

    6.3 years ago
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    9,430 CALVIN232

    Could you build a 1950s one it's the one with the bigger engine @Cedy117

    7.6 years ago
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    77.8k Cedy117

    Yep I think I'd start a whole new plane if I were to update This one @GrahamSimmons

    7.7 years ago
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    If you ever update this you should consider removing the outer cannon barrels as the four-cannon armament was only used by Mk.VC spitfires and no Mk.IXs! Good plane overall :)

    +1 7.7 years ago
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    @Cedy117 how do I become a moderator?

    7.8 years ago
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    77.8k Cedy117

    Cool @Bronzewing

    7.8 years ago
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    happy anniversary of the spitfire!

    7.8 years ago
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    @Cedy117 I removed the fuselage wing guns on your design and replaced them with real wing guns on my version...now it can shoot down enemy planes

    7.8 years ago
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    3,486 Seabo14

    @Cedy117 Nice! I based my K5054 off this :)

    8.1 years ago
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    77.8k Cedy117

    Oh yeah awsome i working on updating this one to look better @Seabo14

    8.1 years ago
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    3,486 Seabo14

    Happy 80th anniversary of the spitfire! Great plane BTW

    8.1 years ago
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    13.4k ian1547

    Awesome but huge! I used your British symbols on my SpitFire

    8.2 years ago
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    77.8k Cedy117

    Thanks! And I will 👍🏻@xrpm3

    8.2 years ago
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    75 xrpm3

    keep up the good work man!

    8.2 years ago
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    77.8k Cedy117

    Thanks guys @Sirstupid @xrpm3

    8.2 years ago
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    75 xrpm3

    Love the combat flaps and the prop is a little to big as in the blade diamiter but I fixed it and its awesome oh yeah also love the Canadian flag!

    8.2 years ago
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    9,173 LT556

    HOLY **! This is awesome

    8.2 years ago
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    77.8k Cedy117

    ? What mods @Dinogone

    8.2 years ago
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    9,132 Dinogone

    AMAZING MODEL can u give me the mods

    8.2 years ago
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    77.8k Cedy117

    Thanks @DREAMandIDEA

    8.2 years ago
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    6,704 DREAMandIDEA

    Very nice cokpit

    8.2 years ago
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    37.7k Decrepit

    @Cedy117 np!

    8.2 years ago
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