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Produced in 1944, the Spitfire XVI was the first Spitfire with a 'teardrop' style canopy and a larger tail fin. They had a Packard built Merlin 266 engine, giving a top speed of about 410 mph. 1,054 of them were built and served mostly in the RAF's 2 nd Tactical Air Force as ground attack fighters.
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Who made spitfires for the war?
The Supermarine Spitfire was designed and built by Supermarine.
Is the supermarine spitfire still here in 2009?
no
Who made the spitfire?
The Spitfire was designed by RJ Mitchell, and built by Supermarine. Many of them were maunfactured in Southampton in Britain.
What type of spitfire is the supermarine?
Supermarine was the company who built the spitfire. ie: North American P-51 Mustang, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.
What is spitfire?
A Supermarine Spitfire was a British fighter plane used in world war 2.
Where was the Spitfire designed?
The Spitfire was designed at Supermarine Aircraft Works, Woolston, Southampton, England.
What was the top speed of the Supermarine Spitfire MKIXc?
409mph
Who was the supermarine spitfire invented by?
R J Mitchell
Did the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX have a teardrop canopy?
Yes
What is the modern derivative of the Supermarine Spitfire?
There is no modern derivative of the Spitfire. The final version was the Spitfire F24 that served in the RAF until 1951.
What is the worlds most beautiful machine?
The Supermarine Spitfire. No question about that.
What battles did the Supermarine Spitfire fight in?
The Supermarine Spitfire flew many sorties, however it was mostly renowned for its effectiveness in "the Battle of Britain" 7 September 1940 to 11 May 1941.
