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...ommended to try to catch up with zoom-climbing enemy fighters, because the Spitfire will most likely run out of speed before you manage to engage the opponent.
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...Vasily Macievich in [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/551755-spitfire-mk-ixc-ussr-available-for-ge-for-limited-time/ April 2022] and [[wt:en/news
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...attle of Britain were of the Mk I variant, most would be replaced by the [[Spitfire Mk IIa|Mk II]] by the end of 1940.
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...n armament of 8 Browning .303 machine guns, much like the preceding Mk Ia. Spitfire Mk IIs were rapidly manufactured and delivered, replacing all Mk Is in acti
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...Mk IIa]] replacing the inner .303 machine guns with 20 mm Hispano cannons. Spitfire Mk IIs were rapidly manufactured and delivered, replacing all Mk Is in acti
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...inal Merlin-powered variant of the Spitfire, the Spitfire F Mk XVI was a [[Spitfire LF Mk IX]] equipped with the Packard Merlin 266 engine, a Rolls-Royce Merli
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...ed '''LF (low-altitude fighter) Mk IX''' (also commonly referred to as the Spitfire Mk IXb). Production of the improved type completely replaced those equipped
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...Mk IX was finally halted in late 1943 in favour of the Merlin 66-powered [[Spitfire LF Mk IX|LF Mk IX]].
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...purpose-built from scratch as a new project, unlike the Mk XIV which was a Spitfire Mk VIII fuselage with a Griffon engine. The Mk XVIIIe received strengthened
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...were armed with four 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons as opposed to Mk.II on the Spitfire Mk 22 or early and reserve variants of the Mk 24. The in-game model is a re
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...'''{{Specs|name}}''' was one of the last models of the famous Supermarine Spitfire. The Mk 22 was derived from the previous Mk 21, differing in lowered rear p
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...stalling a Rolls-Royce Griffon 60 engine into the fuselage of the existing Spitfire Mk VIII, which was an experimental series of about 100 Griffon-powered Spit
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...Second World War, achieving at least 16 aerial victories. Plagis flew the Spitfire LF Mk IX (coded "5J-K", tail number ML214) between 20 June to 7 October 194
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...) was dubbed "Venture I". Built in Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory as a [[Spitfire Mk IIa|Mk IIa]] (thus equipped with a Merlin XII engine and 8 Browning mach
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...President of Israel, argued in favour of keeping some units in Israel. The Spitfire was painted black with the number 57. Even though it was supposed to be use
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...along with the initial Israeli air tree in [[Update "Winged Lions"]], the Spitfire Mk IXc is an excellent dogfighter with its wing-mounted guns. It fits 2 x 2
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The clipped wing configuration for the Spitfire Mk IX was introduced in the mid-late 1940s to increase manoeuvrability and
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...repower was inferior to that of European fighters of the time, such as the Spitfire and Bf.109D, so its armament was enhanced. Two more 7.62 mm Colt-Browning A
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* [[Spitfire Mk IIb]], [[Spitfire Mk Vb/trop]]
...since both aircraft have to deal with convergence issues. However, skilled Spitfire pilots will not be baited into such a shot and will usually break off befor
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...,000 m, and even as a spaded aircraft, it doesn't perform as well as the [[Spitfire Mk Ia|Spitfires]] and [[Bf 109 E-3|Bf 109s]] at similar battle ratings. If
...over every plane it will face (i.e. it is faster than the [[Spitfire_Mk_Ia|Spitfire Mk 1a]] and out rolls it).
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...em into an easy target. However, if it is a manoeuvrable enemy such as the Spitfire Mk.IIb or A6M2, it is best to extend out and make repeated Boom-and-Zoom pa
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...mong these variants are the Spitfire F. Mk.IX, the Spitfire Mk.Vc, and the Spitfire Mk.Vc/trop. Another notable adversary is the Typhoon Mk. Ib /Late, due to i
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...wer aircraft which don't climb well and those like the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]], [[J2M (Family)|J2M]] or [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109]] which will easily out
...he United States in the hope of securing a new fighter to supplement their Spitfire and Hurricane. They approached the North American Aircraft Company with the
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...he was looking for so they simply weighed all the parts needed to build a Spitfire. It turned out that the British had lower design standards for the Landing
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...very effective against fragile/lightly gunned vehicles such as the A6M and Spitfire. The high rate of fire and velocity of the 50 cals make long-range sniping
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...absolutely stunning performance, with playstyles comparable to rank III [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]]
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...hat matter as well. However, the F3F's BR can push it into the domain of [[Spitfire Mk Ia|Spitfires]], [[I-16 type 24|late-model I-16s]], [[Ki-43-I|Ki-43s]] (a
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...o an extent of course and you don't want to try and out vertical a Griffon Spitfire or a Bf 109 K-4 unless you absolutely know what you're doing, but you can e
...Mk 22 at low altitude. In an up-tier against superprops like Tempest IIs, Spitfire Mk 24s, and P-51Hs and F8Fs if you get a mixed battle, you have to rely on
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* Extremely poor weapons when compared to Fw-190, J2M, Spitfire, and Yak variants, among others
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...ll be aircraft with heavy machine gun or cannon armament (P-400, LaGG-3-8, Spitfire Mk IIb, etc.) It is advised to get familiar with using the 12.7 mm dorsal t
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...of the plane, or even score a pilot kill. While it is mostly unlikely, the Spitfire Mk. IIb not only boasts manoeuvrability, but also two 20 mm Hispano cannons
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...n the four Hispano cannons in the belly, which will tear apart the P-61. A Spitfire Mk. V will also give you a run for your money, due to the Hispano Mk. II ca
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...he United States in the hope of securing a new fighter to supplement their Spitfire and Hurricane. They approached the North American Aircraft Company with the
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...ke the [[P-47 (Family)|P-47 Thunderbolt]], the British [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] and even the twin-engine [[P-38 (Family)|P-38 Lightning]].
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...see a plane with a streamlined inline engine and large, elliptical wings (Spitfire) or something with rounded wingtips and stabiliser tips, a radial engine an
* [[A6M (Family)|A6M]], [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]], etc: If you see them on your tail try outrunning them by diving at aroun
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* Supermarine [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]]
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The premium Fw 190 A-8 sits at a high battle rating, close to the Spitfire LF Mk. IX and La-7B-20, both of which are vastly superior planes overall. I
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...ommended to try to catch up with zoom-climbing enemy fighters, because the Spitfire will most likely run out of speed before you manage to engage the opponent.
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...ood turn fighter. The elliptical gull wings allow it to turn just like the Spitfire. It carries the same engine used in the early Junkers Ju 87, but it perform
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...seasoned pilot will be able to get on the six of even the tightest turning Spitfire long enough to get their shots in. However, do not overextend for the latte
...er roll rate. Yet at these close to stall speed dogfights (~230 km/h), the Spitfire can more easily pull high angle of attack manoeuvres, as it stalls way late
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...tation coming out of the fact that its main rival, the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]], simply did it better. However, with combat flaps, the E-3 is a respectab
...ive Gs. The frequent use of a Split-S to evade earlier [[Spitfire_(Family)|Spitfire]] and [[Hurricane_(Family)|Hurricanes]] using carburettor engines shows the
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...a poor turner, a reputation coming from the fact that its main rival, the Spitfire, simply did it better. However, with combat flaps, the E-4 is a respectable
...ng with most fighters. Some advantages it has over the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] and [[Hurricane (Family)|Hurricane]] is the engine, being able to do mano
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...wings were improved, ending in a semi-elliptical design reminiscent of the Spitfire. Due to the various changes, it became heavier than the Emil, yet its DB 60
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...wings were improved, ending in a semi elliptical design reminiscent of the Spitfire. Due to the various changes, it became heavier than the Emil, yet its DB 60
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...de. Although in a true one versus one against more agile opponents such as Spitfire Mk.V, one would wish to not have equipped the pods for better agility.
...her due to not climbing optimally or by facing tough opponents such as the Spitfire F. Mk IX (known for its climb rate), they will likely risk head-on engageme
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...nts like the F-4/R3. The Bf 109 F-4 also largely solved the issue with the Spitfire Mk. V having a performance edge over 109s.
...o not try to out-climb the Spitfire, but try to outrun it in a dive. The [[Spitfire Mk Vc]] is superior to the F-4, so avoid them.
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...me is a ''Spacefire'' for a reason), but try to outrun it in a dive. The [[Spitfire Mk Vc]] is superior to the F-4, avoid it.
* Relatively good climb rate, though not as good as a [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] or a maxed out [[P-39 (Family)|P-39 Airacobra]]
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..., fire a few rounds then use your superior roll rate to do a split-S. If a Spitfire engages you do not try to turn with it! If you try, you will have fallen in
* Rather manoeuvrable, in the hands of an experienced pilot may outturn late Spitfire models
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...r role there is still enemy fighters to be aware of like [[P-51H-5-NA]], [[Spitfire F Mk 22]] and [[I-225]] which can in experienced hands prove lethal to the
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...climb up to the G-10's altitude and shoot it down before they stall. If a Spitfire is above the Bf 109 G-10 and tries to dive on the G-10, perform a split S t
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...to the plane's rear. When a Spitfire is on the {{PAGENAME}}'s 6, dive. The Spitfire has a lot of drag with its oddly shaped wings and will not be able to keep
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...acobras]], [[F6F (Family)|F6F Hellcats]] and the early [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]], as these are hard to beat if they are allowed to engage on their terms.
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...on, North Africa, and Britain. The Fw 190 A-5 proved to be superior to the Spitfire Mk. V at low and medium altitudes but suffered from decreased performance a
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...placed with many better-manoeuvring fighters like the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]].
When attacked, you can often just dive away from planes, such as [[Spitfire Mk IIb|Spitfires]] and [[La-5]]s, but you need to be at a decent altitude t
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Some planes, you might see which are very deadly opponents are the: [[Spitfire F Mk IX|Spitfires]], [[Typhoon Mk Ib/L|Typhoons]], [[Beaufighter Mk 21|Beau
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...well at high altitudes, it is the king at low altitude combat. Targeting a Spitfire can be difficult due to its great manoeuvrability, while its 8 x 7.7 mm mac
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In the defensive, you can often dive away from planes, such as [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]] and [[La-5FN|La-5s]]. Still, you need to be at a decen
...his wings! This is a promising strategy against La-5s, [[Yak-9T|Yaks]] & [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]], who have low wing loading (and partly wooden wings fo
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...mily)|Tempests]], [[Fw 190 A-5]], [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109 G variants]], [[Spitfire (Family)|Griffon Spitfires]] and [[F4U-1C]]'s. Unfortunately, the A-8 is by
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...ity over allied forces all the way up to the introduction of the British [[Spitfire F Mk IX]]. Despite this impressive service record, Fw 190's had one flaw, w
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...ties of the Fw 190 series is their ability to out roll enemies such as the Spitfire that "lock up" at higher speeds. If attacked from above and if the enemy is
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...6M (Family)|A6M]]<nowiki/>s and [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]] like the [[Spitfire F Mk IX|Mk IX]].
Enemies to be aware of in the Ta 152 H-1 are opponents such as the [[Spitfire F Mk 24]], [[F8F (Family)|F8F]], [[P-51H-5-NA]], [[F2G-1]] and [[Ki-84 (Fam
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...rease in losses. Faced with faster fighters and more manoeuvrable like the Spitfire it was pulled from the front line, only to return in new roles like the "Ja
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...ane Mk IIB/Trop]]{{-}}[[Sea Hurricane Mk IB]]{{-}}[[Spitfire Mk Ia]]{{-}}[[Spitfire Mk IIa]]{{-}}[[Typhoon Mk Ia]]
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...some light armour that the Hurricane has. A Hurricane somewhat resembles a Spitfire but with a humped back and non-elliptical wings.
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...s, still get out-climbed by the propeller driven aircraft like the Mark 24 Spitfire
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...-39 (Family)|P-39]], [[MiG-3-15]], [[Hurricane (Family)|Hurricanes]] and [[Spitfire (Family)|early Spitfires]]. These aircraft are all much faster than the He
* [[Hurricane (Family)|Hurricanes]] and [[Spitfire (Family)|early Spitfires]] - These enemies are quite dangerous as they all
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...tation coming out of the fact that its main rival, the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]], simply did it better. However, especially with combat flaps, the E-7 is
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...eries is their ability to out roll enemies such as the [[Spitfire_(Family)|Spitfire]] that "lock up" at higher speeds. If attacked from above and if the enemy
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...nd bombers from the Eastern front, however, Cvitan was also able to down a Spitfire V.
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...e seat (16.9 mm or 0.66 in). Its worst opponent is the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire series]]. It's best not to mess with them. If you entered a dogfight reduce
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...alian and French fighters. Never engage in a turn fight with the British [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]] or most Japanese fighters, as they can turn on a dime
* [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]]: The legendary British fighter is the king of low altitude fighting. It c
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...tern counterparts in media (especially the [[Spitfire (Family)|Supermarine Spitfire]], [[P-51 (Family)|P-51 Mustang]], [[Bf 109 (Family)|Messerschmitt Bf 109]]
...ng unable to shake or outrun the Spitfire. Baring any mistakes made by the Spitfire pilot, the Yak-1 will have a very difficult time gaining an advantage or es
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...ed and avoid letting them get too close to you. It is difficult to shake a Spitfire from your tail if they have already latched on at close or medium range - r
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...her top speeds. The turning ability is excellent and pretty close to the [[Spitfire Mk Vb]]. The roll rate is good at low to medium speeds. Vertical, horizonta
...best fighters of the war, along with the P-51 Mustang and the Supermarine Spitfire. After the war, the Yak-3 was also used by the Air Forces of Socialist Yugo
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...hold. Below that altitude performance is fantastic, comparable nearly to a Spitfire in manoeuvrability.
...he diving fighter shouldn't be difficult unless it happens to be a Zero of Spitfire (for which you can use your superior power output at lower altitudes, attem
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...the capability to outrun slower yet more manoeuvrable vehicles such as the Spitfire.
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...ir tail. This will work against all planes of all nations, including the [[Spitfire F Mk 24]] and Japanese fighters alike. If the opponent is smart enough to c
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...the most comparable fighter to the Yak-30, like a MiG-15's F-86 Sabre or a Spitfire's Bf 109; facing off against one relies on the skill of the pilot and other
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...e (Family)|Hurricane]], and being wholly outmatched by aircraft like the [[Spitfire Mk Ia]] and the [[Bf 109 E-1]].
...its battle rating by [[Bf 109 E-1]]/[[Bf 109 F-1|F-1s]], [[Spitfire Mk Ia|Spitfire Mk Is]] and by the [[Ki-27 otsu|Ki-27]]/[[Ki-43-I|43]]/[[Ki-44-I|44]]. As p
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...Type 10 will face high-performance monoplanes like the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire Mk I & II]], the [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109 E/F]], the [[C. 202]], the [[P-40
...ng a rather good asset (even much faster aircraft like the Bf 109 F or the Spitfire Mk I aren't that much better at climbing than the Type 10 at low attitudes
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...outmanoeuvre anything in the sky at its BR including the [[Spitfire Mk Ia|Spitfire]]. This can be even better when deploying flaps. It has a small engine, and
...oot down less manoeuvrable planes like the [[Hurricane Mk I/L]] than the [[Spitfire Mk Ia]]. You should never go head on in this plane unless you have rockets
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...n any Bf 109, Fw 190 A and even turn-fighters like the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]]
...cissors easily, which is an advantage over Bf 109s and [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] as their roll rates aren't as good
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...t dive it. Diving also makes for an effective defensive option against the Spitfire.
* [[A6M2-N]] - Like the Spitfire, except slower, more manoeuvrable and with a great big float to shoot at. S
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* Good climb rate, though inferior to most biplanes and the Spitfire
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...lacks the agility and armament to go toe-to-toe against aircraft like the Spitfire and Bf 109, the MiG-3-34 should climb to high altitudes, especially to inte
...wning). Only the best climbers of this BR range that you can face like the Spitfire Mk.I / II and Bf 109 E / F are more likely to be at equal or greater altitu
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...liminate most opposition; avoid superior enemies such as the Bf 109 G/F or Spitfire Mk Vc/F Mk IXs.
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...ts of the Fw 190, P-47 and most twin-engine fighters. Aircraft such as the Spitfire will turn circles around you, and easily rip your airframe to shreds.
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...rn any Bf 109, Fw 190 A and even turnfighters like the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]]
...scissors easily, which is an advantage over Bf 109 and [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] as their roll rate aren't as good
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...he LaGG-3-35 has, the Spitfire also has (if not better). When fighting the Spitfire, always try to go for the initial hit as early Spitfires do not react well
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...med Spitfires, always go for the initial hit but remember the cannon armed Spitfire has far superior firepower compared to the LaGG-3-66 and will have no issue
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...alian and French fighters. Never engage in a turn fight with the British [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]] or most Japanese fighters, as they can turn on a dime
* [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]]: The legendary British fighter is the king of low alti
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...-7 is a competitive dogfighter, but it won't win against aircraft like the Spitfire.
...ngage in turning combat. Watch your opponent, however. [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire (Griffons)]] can, for the most part, out-turn a La-7 while other planes suc
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...n "snapshots" or high deflection shots. This is particularly noticeable in Spitfire Mk IX, XIV, and XVI, where the two Brownings provide insufficient firepower
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...ily)|Spitfires]], such as the [[Spitfire F Mk XVIIIe|Mk. XVIIIe]] or the [[Spitfire F Mk 22|Mk. 22]] variants, can easily out-turn the La-9, so employing turn-
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...ompletely uncompetitive against the fighters it usually faces, including [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]], [[Hurricane (Family)|Hurricanes]], and [[Bf 109 (Fami
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Late War piston fighters ([[Spitfire F Mk 24]], [[Fw 190 D-13]], [[F8F-1B]], etc.) - These are constant opponent
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''Late War Props (Spitfire 24, Fw 190 D-13, F8F-1B, etc.)'' - These should never be ignored. If possib
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* [[Spitfire F Mk 24]], [[Fw 190 D-13]], [[F8F-1B]], etc. - Late War piston-fighters are
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...n any Bf 109, Fw 190 A and even turn-fighters like the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]]
...scissors easily, which is an advantage over Bf 109 and [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] as their roll rates aren't as good.
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...ions. If engaging a Japanese or British aircraft, such as the A6M, A7M, or Spitfire, do not try to turn fight with these aircraft, instead extend out and keep
...best fighters of the war, along with the P-51 Mustang and the Supermarine Spitfire. After the war, the Yak-3 was also used by the Air Forces of Socialist Yugo
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...omparable to [[J2M3]]/[[J2M5|5]], [[Bf 109 K-4]], [[Spitfire LF Mk IX]], [[Spitfire F Mk 24]], and [[P-51H-5-NA|P-51H]])
...best fighters of the war, along with the P-51 Mustang and the Supermarine Spitfire. After the war, the Yak-3 was also used by the Air Forces of Socialist Yugo
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* [[Spitfire Mk IIb]], [[Spitfire Mk Vb/trop|Mk Vb]]
...a Spitfire at lower altitudes, but not outclimb it. The performance of the Spitfire makes it a difficult enemy, only turnfight with it at high speed. Wingmen o
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...outturn many other fighters if forced into a 1 vs 1, against both Allied (Spitfire) and Axis (A6M, Ki-44, Ki-43) there will almost always be another plane whi
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...Besides the common Bf 109s, as a Soviet aircraft, the P-63 can encounter [[Spitfire Mk Vb|Spitfires]] and [[P-38G-1|P-38 Lightnings]]. The latter have intercep
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...veral more nimble planes such as the Japanese [[A6M3|Zero]], the British [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]] and the Italian [[Re.2001 CN]]. In these scenarios it
Against Britain, the only planes that pose a major challenge are the Spitfire variants. Their turn rate is far superior, the climb rate is also very simi
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...Vasily Macievich in [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/551755-spitfire-mk-ixc-ussr-available-for-ge-for-limited-time/ April 2022] and [[wt:en/news
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...ority over allied forces all the way up to the introduction of the British Spitfire Mk. IX. Despite this impressive service record, Fw 190s had one flaw, which
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Whilst not quite as manoeuvrable or as fast as its [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] brethren, the Hurricane Mk I/L is still very agile for its rank and can h
...y)]] but is not an plane to take lightly because its not as agile as the [[Spitfire (Family)]] it's still a very manoeuvrable plane and a good dogfighter, havi
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...while leaving the air combat duties to the more nimble [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] instead.
...IIB's speed and more importantly turn time are considerably lower than the Spitfire and its other Hurricane relatives, it can stand its ground. It's forgiving
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...tor Mk I]]), and once researched leads into the famous [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] fighter line.
...iators were retired, being replaced by more effective Hurricane IIAs and [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]].
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...attle of Britain were of the Mk I variant, most would be replaced by the [[Spitfire Mk IIa|Mk II]] by the end of 1940.
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...n armament of 8 Browning .303 machine guns, much like the preceding Mk Ia. Spitfire Mk IIs were rapidly manufactured and delivered, replacing all Mk Is in acti
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| link-1 = Spitfire Mk Vb/trop
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...Mk IIa]] replacing the inner .303 machine guns with 20 mm Hispano cannons. Spitfire Mk IIs were rapidly manufactured and delivered, replacing all Mk Is in acti
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| link-1 = Spitfire Mk Vc/trop
| link-2 = Spitfire (Family)
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