No, not at all. In fact it was slightly slower than its main opposition, the Me109. However, the Spitfire was more maneuverable and had other features which its pilots appreciated to compensate for its slower speed.
Note: Although the Spitfire is most famous for the Battle of Britain, improved models of it were introduced which were faster and better; allowing the Spitfire to serve until the end of the war, and after the war in Korea and Malaysia.
A Spitfire was a British fighter plane during World War 2 and a Messerschmitt was a German fighter.
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During World War II, the British Spitfire was generally considered more effective than the Japanese Zero. The Spitfire had better overall performance and was more versatile in combat situations.
I think it tells what squad your in and who you are.
The Merlin. They were hand built for the Spitfire, at least initially, for the early models. The same engine was also used in the US P-51 Mustang fighters, and those were built by Packard (an automobile company) on an assembly line in the US, under license from Rolls-Royce.
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A Supermarine Spitfire was a British fighter plane used in world war 2.
It was the best fighter plane available. It was quick, agile & powerful.
A Supermarine Spitfire was a British fighter plane used in world war 2.
Indeed there was such a plane as a Spitfire during WW2. It was one of the UK's main fighters.
As the automatic categories say it's a WWII plane.
A Spitfire was a British fighter plane during World War 2 and a Messerschmitt was a German fighter.
spitfire
The Spitfire was used during world war 2 as a fighter plane
SPAD was a French fighter plane in WW1. The Spitfire was a WWII fighter plane.
The Spitfire was a World War 2-era British invented and designed fighter aircraft. used to defend England in the battle of Britain.
There was a lot of British planes. But the one I remember is the Spitfire.