Spitfire Mk.IX (CW) (Israel)

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This page is about the fighter Spitfire Mk.IX (CW) (Israel). For other versions, see Spitfire (Family).
Spitfire Mk.IX (CW)
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GarageImage Spitfire Mk.IX (CW) (Israel).jpg
Spitfire Mk.IX (CW)
AB RB SB
5.3 5.7 5.0
Class:
Research:71 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:210 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The Spitfire LF Mk IX (Clipped Wings) is a rank IV Israeli fighter with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB), 5.7 (RB), and 5.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update "Winged Lions".

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 4 878 m659 km/h
Turn time15 s
Max altitude11 500 m
EngineRolls-Royce Merlin-66
TypeInline
Cooling systemWater
Take-off weight4 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 4,878 m)
Max altitude
(metres)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(metres/second)
Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 632 611 11500 16.4 17.0 22.2 22.2 320
Upgraded 735 690 14.8 14.8 43.3 31.8

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
774 270 N/A N/A 230 ~10 ~4
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 321 < 400 < 350 > 470

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural774 km/h
Gear270 km/h

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB3 105 → 4 166 Sl icon.png
RB7 349 → 9 862 Sl icon.png
SB10 153 → 13 625 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications61 800 Rp icon.png
103 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost1 800 Ge icon.png
Crew training61 000 Sl icon.png
Experts210 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 200 Ge icon.png
Research Aces570 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
100 / 230 / 490 % Sl icon.png
178 / 178 / 178 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
2 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 200 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
2 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 200 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
4 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 600 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
3 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 200 Sl icon.png
230 Ge icon.png
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Research:
3 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 200 Sl icon.png
230 Ge icon.png
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Research:
5 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 300 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods oil.png
150 octane fuel
Research:
5 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 300 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
4 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 600 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
5 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 300 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg50_belt_pack
Research:
2 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 200 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods ammo.png
hispano_belt_pack
Research:
2 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 200 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
FSBC mk.5
Research:
2 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
4 200 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods weapon.png
hispano_mk2_new_gun
Research:
4 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
7 600 Sl icon.png
350 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
bmg50raf_new_gun
Research:
3 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 200 Sl icon.png
230 Ge icon.png
Mods gun camora mod.png
Mk.II year 1942
Research:
3 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 200 Sl icon.png
230 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
8-cm Flz.-Rakete
Research:
3 100 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 200 Sl icon.png
230 Ge icon.png
Mods gun camora mod.png
Mk.II year 1943
Research:
5 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 300 Sl icon.png
380 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Ammunition270 rounds
Fire rate600 shots/min
Ammunition520 rounds
Fire rate750 shots/min

The Spitfire Mk.IX (CW) (Israel) is armed with:

  • 2 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannons, wing-mounted (135 rpg = 270 total)
  • 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (260 rpg = 520 total)

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Excellent turn rate
  • Good climb rate

Cons:

  • No cockpit armour

History

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Media

Skins

See also

Related development

External links

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


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  Spitfire Mk Vb · Spitfire Mk Vb/trop · Spitfire Mk Vc · Spitfire Mk Vc/trop
  Spitfire F Mk IX · Spitfire F Mk IXc · Spitfire F Mk XVI
  Spitfire LF Mk IX · Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk IXc
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Export  ▄Spitfire Mk Vb/trop · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc · ▂Spitfire Mk IXc · Spitfire Mk IXc · Spitfire Mk.IX (CW) · Weizman's Spitfire LF Mk.IXe · ▄Spitfire FR Mk XIVe
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Israel fighters
Bf 109  Sakeen
P-51  P-51D-20-NA
Spitfires  Spitfire Mk IXc · Weizman's Spitfire LF Mk.IXe · Spitfire Mk.IX (CW)