Yes, the Spitfire was famous as a close in 'dog fighter'
The top speed of a British Spitfire is three hundred and sixty miles per hour. The Spitfire can reach an altitude of thirty six thousand feet.
In a dogfight between a Zero and a Spitfire, the Spitfire would likely have the advantage due to its superior speed and maneuverability.
The cast of Spitfire - 1921 includes: Texas Guinan Speed Townsend
Spitfire's stalling speed was about 80-90 mph on most models .
The Mk 1 Spitfire could do 365 mph. at 18,000 feet.
the spitfire is slightly faster but the hurricane had bigger guns which might have slowed it down.
The max speed of the final Spitfires was about 460 mph.
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I know one of them is the Supermarine Spitfire II
There were many marks of Spitfire with different engines and weights. Most cruised between 300 and 350 mph.
The British Spitfire was manufactured by Supermarine, a company founded by George Edward Peters in the early 20th century. The aircraft was designed by R.J. Mitchell, who played a crucial role in its development. The Spitfire became famous for its role in the Battle of Britain during World War II, renowned for its speed and agility. Production of the Spitfire continued throughout the war, with various models being built to enhance its capabilities.