Supermarine Spitfire I
Spitfire I
329000 Price |
200 Survivability |
2732 kgWeight |
212 Damage |
1226.1 Airspeed |
580 km/hTop Speed at Sea Level |
580 km/hTop Speed at Best Altitude |
1200 mOptimum Altitude |
680 km/hMaximum Dive Speed |
114 m/sRate of Climb |
120 km/hStall Speed |
272 km/hOptimum Airspeed |
86.1 Controllability |
8.7 sAverage Time to Turn 360 deg |
100 °/sRate of Roll |
1449 Maneuverability |
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Modules
Engine
Tier | Engine | Engine Power, hp / Thrust | Type | Weight, kg | Price, |
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V | Merlin III | 1050 | water-cooled | 719 | 41500 |
V | Merlin II | 1030 | water-cooled | 717 | 39500 |
VI | Merlin XX | 1480 | water-cooled | 730 | 63000 |
VI | 1480 | water-cooled | 730 | 63000 |
Airframe
Tier | Airframe | Survivability | Weight, kg | Price, |
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V | Spitfire II | 210 | 1800 | 46500 |
V | 210 | 1800 | 46500 |
Wing-mounted weapon
Tier | Machine gun | Caliber | Muzzle Velocity, m/s | Damage | Rate of Fire, rounds/min | Weight, kg | Price, |
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IV | .303 Browning Mk.II (W) | 7.7 | 960 | 25 | 600 | 30 | 4600 |
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Tier | Machine gun | Caliber | Muzzle Velocity, m/s | Damage | Rate of Fire, rounds/min | Weight, kg | Price, |
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IV | .303 Browning Mk.II (W) | 7.7 | 960 | 25 | 600 | 30 | 4600 |
VI | 20 | 1360 | 90 | 400 | 90 | 33000 |
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Good climb rate
- Good turn rate
- Weapons rarely overheat
- High rate of fire, causing large amounts of damage at close range
- Low stall speed
Cons:
- Short reach of fire when using MGs only
- Fragile wings which can be easily destroyed
Performance
The Spitfire I is an excellent hybrid aircraft. With the ability to use both BnZ and TnB tactics, it can counter most threats easily. The maneuverability Gained from using the 8 .303 is one route, however with the 20mm cannons equipped, the Spitfire 1 becomes the fighter with the most firepower in tier 5!
Remember however this is not a purely BnZ aircraft, and requires the support of allied aircraft to win a aerial engagement. However it is very simple to compliment and support BnZ aircraft in their roles while flying the spitfire I. American aircraft can outrun you, but you can outrun German aircraft. You can outmaneuver both, but not Russian and Japanese planes. A good balanced tier 5 fighter.
Early Research
- Initially research the Merlin III engine
- Next research the Spitfire II airframe
- Research the final two engines before researching the Spitfire V
It is suggested that you use the following equipment:
- Reinforced Covering II
- Improved Reflector Sight
- Aircraft Polish I
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
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