How many Spitfires are left in 2021?
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How many Spitfires are left in 2021?
Fast-forward to present times and how many are left in the world today? Around 240 are known to exist. Of these, around 60 are airworthy. 70-odd are used for static display and around 110 across the world are either held in storage or are being actively restored.
What was the fastest mark of Spitfire?
During the programme, Squadron Leader J R Tobin took a Mark XI Spitfire into a 45-degree dive; the plane reached a top speed of 606mph (975km/h), or Mach 0.89 (Mach 1 being the technical term for the speed of sound).
How much fuel does a Spitfire use per hour?
Back in the day when these aircraft were running at full boost and burning 150 octane fuel at up to full throttle they would get through around 90 gallons (409 litres!) per hour. At ‘cruising’ speed and greatly reduced boost a Spitfire nowadays will make-do with 40 gallons (181 litres) per hour of 100 octane fuel.
Is the Mustang based on the Spitfire?
However, the P51D was generally more specialized than the Spitfire. In it’s main role, the Mustang proved itself as a superb escort fighter in Allied bombing raids over Germany….Mustang Vs. Spitfire – Which Was Best?
| Aircraft | Mustang | Spitfire |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 1942 | 1938 |
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Number Built | 16,000 | 20,300 |
How much is a working Spitfire worth?
An American Mustang – lauded as the US’s answer to the Spitfire – sold for $3.5m in 2019, is today valued at $4.5m, while a British Hawker Fury which cost £1m in 2016 is now a £2m aircraft. “I’d struggle to identify any aircraft of these type and standards which haven’t doubled in value,” says Grace.
How far can a Spitfire fly on a tank of fuel?
The Supermarine Spitfire was designed as a short-range interceptor and despite numerous upgrades and modifications throughout the course of its service career it could never fly more than 434 miles using its internal tanks.
How fast did the Spitfire go in mph?
369 mphSupermarine Spitfire / Top speed
How many seconds of ammo did a Spitfire have?
The armament Total weight of projectiles fired was 1.8 kg (4 lb) per second. Ammunition capacity was enough for 16 seconds continuous firing in the Spitfire, slightly more in the Hurricane.
