Supermarine 365 Spitfire PR XI UK - Royal Air Force G-PRXI
- Manufacturer:
- Supermarine
- Type / Model:
- Spitfire
- Version:
- Mk.XI
- Registration:
- G-PRXI
- Colour Scheme:
- UK - Royal Air Force
- Location:
- Old Warden, United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- Caz Caswell
- Date Taken:
- 29/04/1972
- Image ID:
- #120751
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3000 x 2000
- Image Description:
- PR XI PL983 was on static dislay at the Shuttleworth Collection from 1950-1975. PL983 passed through several owners before its first flight after restoration on June 8th 2000. Aircraft was destroyed a year later at an airshow in Rouens, France
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Aircraft Data
The Spitfire was the RAF's first all metal stressed skin single engine fighter. It was produced from 1938-47 serving throughout WW2 and on into the 1950s in a series of increasingly capable versions. Over 40 examples are still airworthy world wide.
The Mk.XI was a photo reconnaissance development of the Mk.IX. It featured the leading edge of the wing being modified to form a fuel tank as well as a camera installation.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1942 | 471 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 0 |
Power
The XI used the Merlin 60 series, and later the 70 rated from 1655 - 1760hp
| Engine Count | 1 | |
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* Figures refer to the take-off power at 3,000 RPM of the Merlin II and Merlin 66
Dimensions
| Length | 9.55 m. 31 ft. 4 in. |
| Wing Span | 11.23 m. 36 ft. 10 in. |
| Height | 3.91 m. 12 ft. 10 in. |
| Empty Weight | |
| Max Weight | 3574 kg. 7872 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 679 kph 422 mph |
| Cruise Speed | |
| Ceiling | 13411.2 m. 44000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 2222 1200 nm km. |
| Max Range | nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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