Supermarine Spitfire IX
Spitfire IX
| 1305000 Price |
| 270 Survivability |
| 2815 kgWeight |
| 324 Damage |
| 1415.4 Airspeed |
| 630 km/hTop Speed at Sea Level |
| 630 km/hTop Speed at Best Altitude |
| 1500 mOptimum Altitude |
| 730 km/hMaximum Dive Speed |
| 121 m/sRate of Climb |
| 120 km/hStall Speed |
| 340 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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| VII | Merlin 61 | 1565 | water-cooled | 750 | 75000 |
| VIII | Merlin 66 | 1720 | water-cooled | 750 | 101000 |
| VIII | 1720 | water-cooled | 750 | 101000 |
Airframe
| Tier | Airframe | Survivability | Weight, kg | Price, |
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| VII | 300 | 1800 | 105000 | |
| VII | Spitfire IX | 300 | 1800 | 105000 |
Wing-mounted weapon
| Tier | Machine gun | Caliber | Muzzle Velocity, m/s | Damage | Rate of Fire, rounds/min | Weight, kg | Price, |
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| VI | 20 mm Hispano Mk.II (W) | 20 | 1360 | 90 | 400 | 90 | 33000 |
| VII | 20 mm Hispano Mk.V (W) | 20 | 1600 | 115 | 420 | 90 | 40000 |
Wing-mounted weapon
| Tier | Machine gun | Caliber | Muzzle Velocity, m/s | Damage | Rate of Fire, rounds/min | Weight, kg | Price, |
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| VI | .50 Browning M2 (W) | 12.7 | 1200 | 60 | 750 | 60 | 16000 |
| VI | 12.7 | 1200 | 60 | 750 | 60 | 16000 |
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Retains well-rounded capabilities from previous Spitfires
- Better altitude performance than previous Spitfires
Cons:
- Stock guns struggle against tougher planes
- Retains the Hispano autocannons's overheating problem
- Lightly armed for its tier, but not as bad as the P-51D
Performance
At Tier VII, the Spitfire IX improves the tried and tested abilities of the Spitfire line; but now pitting it against newer and more specialized warplanes. The Spitfire IX still retains its status as a Jack-of-All-Trades fighter but its age is starting to show. The Spitfire's solid maneuverability remains the same in this plane, and it will still punish sluggish targets as before. The 20mm Hispanos and .303 Browning light machine guns coming all the way from the Spitfire I are carried over at stock, but with newer and tougher planes to shoot down they will be underwhelming. Upgrading the guns yields an improved pair of 20mm Hispanos and two 12.7mm Brownings, with better damage but little else. While it isn't in the same situation as the P-51D, the Spitfire IX's guns barely stay competitive against planes with full-autocannon loadouts or large-caliber guns. The upgraded 20mm Hispanos still overheat fairly quickly, so aim your shots well and let it cool for a few moments like before. The good news starts with the upgraded engines as the Spitfire IX can now fly faster at mid-altitude to chase down slower planes. Unfortunately it remains outclassed by more specialized energy fighters, so stay alert when they're diving in or when you're trying to chase them down. Unlike previous Spitfires, this plane can safely dive down on low-altitude turnfighters with its improved optimum altitude. Use everything you've learned from previous Spitfires and you should carve your own niche in every battle with the Spitfire IX.
Early Research
- Prioritize research on the 20mm Hispanos and .50 caliber Brownings to improve firepower
- Next, research the airframe for better HP and performance
- Lastly, research the engines
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
| Fighters | IIBristol Bulldog • IIIBristol Type 133 • IIIHawker P.V.3 • IIISupermarine Type 224 • IVBristol Type 146 • IVFairey Fantome • IVHawker Hurricane Mk. Ia • VCAC CA-12 Boomerang • VMiles M.20 • VSupermarine Spitfire I • VSupermarine Spitfire Mk Ia • VVickers Venom • VINorth American Mustang Mk.I • VINorth American Mustang IA • VISupermarine Spitfire V • VISupermarine Spitfire Vb IM • VISupermarine Spitfire Vb • VIIGloster Meteor F. I • VIISupermarine Spitfire IX • VIIISupermarine Spitfire XIV • VIIIDe Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1 • IXSupermarine Attacker • XSupermarine Swift |
| Heavy Fighters | IVBristol Blenheim F • VBristol Beaufighter • VBristol Beaufighter V • VIDe Havilland 98 Mosquito • VIIDe Havilland 103 Hornet • VIIIWestland P.1056 • IXGloster P.228 • XGloster Javelin |
| Attack Aircraft | IIICAC CA-1 Wirraway |
