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Sqn, RAAF - The a/c arrived in Australia on SS Claudia 12th September
1944. Delivered in September 1944. |
Supermarine
Spitfire Mk.VIII Specifications |
| General |
Type:
Fighter |
| Engine |
| 1 × Rolls-Royce Merlin 61, 66, 70 | 1565, 1705, 1655 hp | Pistons |
| Dimensions/Masses |
| Length: 9.46 m | Width:
11.220 m | Height: 3.02 m Weight: 2545 kg | Max. Combat Weight: 4310 kg |
| Performances |
| Max. Speed: 65-6690
km/h | Ceiling: 13106 m | Range: 1060 km, 1900 to 2400 km w/drop tank |
| Armament |
MG:
2 x 20 mm Guns & 4 x 7.7mm MG |
