Supermarine Spitfire FRXIVe UK - Royal Air Force TZ138
- Manufacturer:
- Supermarine
- Type / Model:
- Spitfire
- Version:
- Mk.XIV
- Registration:
- TZ138
- Colour Scheme:
- UK - Royal Air Force
- Location:
- Edmonton - CFB Edmonton, Canada
- Photographer:
- ATI Collection
- Date Taken:
- 01/02/1948
- Image ID:
- #143971
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 3546 x 2364
- Image Description:
- Rare colour photo taken during February 1948 showing various RAF aircraft undergoing cold weather testing at RCAF Edmonton, Canada including Firefly, Spitfire (TZ138), Prentice (VR189), Mustang and Meteor (EE311).
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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.XIV was based on a Mk.VIII married to a Griffon 65 engine. Points of difference to Merlin Spitfires included a 5 blade prop, larger vertical tail surfaces, and in later production, a bubble canopy.
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1943 | 957 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 0 |
Power
The Mk.XIV used the Giffon 65 rated at 2050 hp
| Engine Count | 1 | |
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* Superchargers were fitted to some marks, to maintain performance at altititude, e.g. the Griffon 61, which could deliver 1820hp at 21000 feet.
Dimensions
| Length | 9.96 m. 32 ft. 8 in. |
| Wing Span | 11.23 m. 36 ft. 10 in. |
| Height | 3.89 m. 12 ft. 9 in. |
| Empty Weight | 2996 kg. 6600 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 3859 kg. 8500 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed |
721 kph
448 mph
Mk XIVe |
| Cruise Speed |
583 kph
362 mph
Mk XIVe |
| Ceiling | 13563.6 m. 44500 ft. |
| Normal Range |
852
460
nm
km.
Mk XIVe |
| Max Range |
1574
850
nm
km.
Mk XIVe |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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