How many marks of Spitfire were there?

The Vickers Supermarine Spitfire was produced across 24 marks, with total production thought to be between 20,300 and 20,400 aircraft. Numerically, the most important marks were the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire MK.

How fast was a Spitfire mph?

369 mph
Supermarine Spitfire/Top speed

How many guns did a Spitfire have?

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The Spitfire was designed by Reginald Mitchell of Supermarine Ltd., in response to a 1934 Air Ministry specification calling for a high-performance fighter with an armament of eight wing-mounted 0.303-inch (7.7-mm) machine guns.

What are the different Spitfire model numbers?

The marks included the I, V and IX. In order for the Spitfire to handle the increased power of the two stage supercharged Griffon engine, the wings were entirely re-designed and could handle speeds approaching the speed of sound. The first prototype first flew in July 1943 and the production example in March 1944.

What weapons were used in the Spitfire?

Versions of the Spitfire were equipped with machine-guns, cannons, rockets, and bombs. It could be used at high altitude or adapted as a ground-attack aircraft. Two marks were even tried with floats.

Why did they change the Spitfire wings?

In order for the Spitfire to handle the increased power of the two stage supercharged Griffon engine, the wings were entirely re-designed and could handle speeds approaching the speed of sound. The first prototype first flew in July 1943 and the production example in March 1944.

Did the RAF ever use the Spitfire 24?

Only one regular squadron of the RAF operated the aircraft but did serve in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force until 1951. Mark 24, largely identical to the Spitfire 22 it had increased fuel capacity and had the ability to carry rocket projectiles and bomb armaments.