Spitfire Mk VIII
Spitfire Mk VIII
- Family
- Supermarine Spitfire
- Class
- Fighter
- Produced
- 1,658
- Changes
- Unpressurised Mk VII with a reshaped fin and pointed rudder, larger main tanks (96 gal) plus wing tanks. LF VIII (Merlin 66): 404 mph at 21,000 ft, ceiling 41,500 ft; F VIII (Merlin 63): 408 mph at 25,000 ft, ceiling 43,000 ft; HF VIII (Merlin 70): 416 mph at 26,500 ft, ceiling 44,000 ft.
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
Range
| Distance, km | Fuel |
|---|---|
| 1,062 | Internal |
| 1,899 | External |
Armament
| Weapon | Count | Rounds | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispano Mk II | 2 | 120 | Wing |
| Browning .303 Mk II | 4 | 350 | Wing |
Loadouts
| Name | Changes | Armament |
|---|---|---|
| 1 × 500 lb + 2 × 250 lb | One 500 lb bomb on the centre-section rack and a 250 lb bomb under each wing. | 500 lb GP bomb, 250 lb GP bomb ×2 |