| /Airplanes/Allies/UK/01-Fighters/Supermarine-Spitfire/Supermarine-SeafireMk2c.htm | Up-dated: 04-02-2021 |
885 Sqn, FAA - HMS Formidable, 1943. |
880 NAS - HMS Argus, Torch Operation, 1942. |
Seafire
made its debut during Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North
Africa. Nos.801 and 807 Squadrons on HMS Furious and No.885 on HMS
Formidable during Operation Torch, the Allied landings in North
Africa, from the decks of several escort and fleet carriers; unusually,
Seafires flew with American star markings during the operation. |
Supermarine
Seafire Mk.IIc Specifications |
| General |
Type:
Shipborne Fighter |
| Engine |
| Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 | 1490 hp | Pistons |
| Dimensions/Masses |
| Length: 9.12 m | Width:
11.23 m | Height: 3.02 m Weight: 2160 kg | Max. Combat Weight: 3175 kg |
| Performances |
| Max. Speed: 620 km/h | Ceiling: 9750 m | Range: 1240 km |
| Armament |
MG:
2 x 20 mm Guns & 4 x 7.7mm MG |
Data |
