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Spitfire mk.XIV

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The Mk XIV was the most important of the Griffon powered Spitfires, and the only one to see significant wartime service. It used the two-speed two-stage supercharged Griffon 61 or 65, giving 2,050 hp and a significantly improved performance at higher altitudes when compared to the earlier Griffon powered Mk XII. The Mk XIV was based on the Mk VIII fuselage, already strengthened to cope with the Merlin 61 engine. Early models used the “c” type universal wing (four 20mm cannon or two 20mm cannon and four .303in machine guns), while later production used the “e” wing (two .50in machine guns instead of the .303s)

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General Characteristics

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.092
  • Wing Loading 42.2lbs/ft2 (206.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 255.9ft2 (23.8m2)
  • Drag Points 7286

Parts

  • Number of Parts 172
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 590