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Which aircraft was more effective during World War II, the Japanese Zero or the British Spitfire?
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.
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Were P-51 mustangs used at Pearl Harbor?
first answer: No. There were no P-51 mustangs used at Pearl Harbor. Early in the war, the Japanese Zero was far superior to any fighter airplane the Americans had. It was not superior to the British Spitfire but Americans did not have the Spitfire. It was not until the Hellcat fighter (F6) that the Americans had a plane equal to the Zero. second more correct answer: The P-51B Mustang did not enter Service until May 1943, and the earlier Allison-engine P-51A & A-36A Apache entered service in 1942. As to the superiority of the Zero: It was excellent a turning at low speeds & climbed very well. The Japanese pilots used these strengths to defeat many types of aircraft in the early months of the war. The Zero had excellent long range capabilities. The Spitfire was not necessarily superior to the Zero. The Spitfire nor any Allied aircraft could out-urn the Zero at slow speeds. The Spitfire would have to maintain speeds up around 300 MPH or more to out-turn the Zero. The Zero could out-roll the Spitfire. Also the Zero could out-climb the Spitfire, but the Spitfire could out dive the zero. Early versions of the Spitfire & Zero lacked the firepower that American fighters had. The earliest Zero versions had no armor or self-sealing fuel tanks. American & British fighters as of early 1942 had both. A major problem for the Spitfire & all British fighters was their lack of combat range compared to American & Japanese aircraft of all types. If an Allied fighter pilot wanted to defeat the Japanese Zero, Oscar, Nate, Claude or Rufe, then the Allied pilot needed to avoid turning at speeds under 250-300 mph, and keep his speed up. Usually the Allied fighter could out-run them in level flight & out-dive them. The best tactic was diving on the Japanese from higher altitude, shoot, keep up the high speed, go straight, then zoom-climb up above the Japanese, and come around for another diving pass. This was the technique perfected by American pilots flying the P-40 in China as part of the Flying Tigers against the Nate & Oscar. The British fighter aircraft were not as good at that type of technique as the American fighters either in Europe or Asia, If you got caught in a turning combat with a Japanese fighter, then usually it was best to corkscrew downwards to gain speed enough that the Japanese turning advantage was lost. A good pilot has to understand the strengths & weaknesses of his aircraft & the enemy aircraft. This is the most important factor in air combat.
What was the name of the british air crafts?
If you mean during World War 2, the most famous fighter aircraft were the Spitfire and Hurricane and the most famous bombers were the Lancaster and Wellington.
What is the difference between a spitfire and a messerschmitt?
A Spitfire was a British fighter plane during World War 2 and a Messerschmitt was a German fighter.
What country used hurricanes and spitfires?
The Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire were British aircraft used during the Second World War. Export customers/recipients of the Hurricane include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Egypt, France, Finland, Germany (captured aircraft), Greece, India (during the British colonial period), Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Soviet Union, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. Export customers/recipients of the Spitfire included Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Burma, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Egypt, France, Greece, India (during the British colonial period and post-independence), Indonesia, Ireland, Italy (captured examples during the war, exported aircraft after the war), Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Rhodesia (now known as Zimbabwe), South Africa, Soviet Union, Sweden, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, United States, and Yugoslavia.
How many different types of British planes were involved in the battle of Britain?
The two major British fighter planes were the Hurricane and the Spitfire. The primary type was fighter. Some aircraft were used for rescue of downed airmen at sea and for coastal patrols. These varied from seaplanes to two-engine bombers.
Was the spitfire a German plane German?
The Spitfire was a British aircraft.
What is names of the British aircraft?
spitfire
Was the spitfire a German or British plane?
the spitfire was a british built aircraft. even had a rolls royce engine.
What was the British fighter aircraft in World War 2?
Spitfire and Hurricane fighters
What was the fast maneuverable British aircraft?
There have been many fast maneuverable British aircraft. - The Spitfire, Mosquito, Hawker Hunter, to name just a few.
How many people fit into a spitfire?
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter aircraft. It carried no passengers.
What sort of plane was the spitfire?
The Spitfire was a World War 2-era British invented and designed fighter aircraft. used to defend England in the battle of Britain.
How do you spell spitfire?
The word is spelled "spitfire." It refers to a person who is fiery or passionate, and it can also denote the famous British fighter aircraft used during World War II.
What were the names of british aircraft in world war 2?
Spitfire, Hurricane, Mosquito, Lancaster, Wellington, Blenheim, Swordfish.
What was the name of British planes in World War 2?
There were literally dozens of British aircraft, however the most famous of those were the Spitfire & Hurricane fighters. The Lancaster, Manchester and Wellington bombers. There are plenty of websites that will list the aircraft. The British also used aircraft made in other countries, primarily from the USA. Also many other allied nations (including the USA) used British aircraft during the war. The British name for an American airplane was different than the name used by Americans.
What are two famous ace fighter planes?
The British Hurricane and Spitfire were both famous aces aircraft, - and there have been many others.
What was the British fighter aircraft?
There have been many British fighter aircraft. Possibly 2 of the most famous were WW1's Sopwith Camel, a small biplane fighter, and ww2's Spitfire an aluminium framed and covered fast monoplane.
