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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The superiority of the [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190]] over the [[Spitfire Mk Vb|Spitfire Mk V]] quickly became apparent after its introduction in late 1941. While a new engine, the Merlin 61, with a two-stage supercharger had been developed, a new airframe for high-altitude operations was still in the works; thus, as an interim measure, the new engine was fitted into the [[Spitfire Mk Vc]], producing the Spitfire Mk IX. Even without the aerodynamic and structural improvements of the new design, the Mk IX was found to be an effective counter to the Fw 190, with much greater speed, climb rate, and high-altitude manoeuvrability than the Mk V, while matching its low-level performance. Many Mk Vc's would be converted to the new standard, and were armed in both all-cannon and B-type wing-style arrangements, but with the advantage of greater ammunition capacity due to the belt-feeding of the cannons facilitated by the wing redesign. In early 1943, the Merlin 61 engines were gradually replaced by the Merlin 63, and production of the Spitfire F 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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Introduced in [[Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/5438-raf-100-royal-air-force-centenary-en|2018 "Royal Air Force Centenary"]] event, the Spitfire Mk IX series is the pinnacle of the Merlin-powered Spitfires. They feature an exceptional rate of climb and adequate speed, whilst still retaining the manoeuvrability of their early lineage. The Spitfire F Mk IXc is also equipped with the hard-hitting quad cannon armament of the [[Spitfire Mk Vc]], allowing every opportunity for a critical shot to be easily taken advantage of. The Mk IX presents a good introduction to the more energy-fighting style of the later Griffon-powered aircraft, making use of the altitude advantage to make passes on an opponent while retaining the ability to return to a turn-fighting approach when desired. While the Spitfire Mk IX also finally comes with the ability to carry ground ordnance, the single option of a 250 lb bomb is very lacklustre, and its effect against medium and heavy targets is limited. It should be used only to engage lightly armoured vehicles and SPAAs, if at all.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} gift British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm"]] as a reward during Royal Air Force centenary.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight performance ===
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=== Flight Performance ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 8,537 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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|-
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
 
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! Stock
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| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
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| 618 || 602 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 18.1 || 18.8 || 15.3 || 15.3 || rowspan="2" | 380
 
 
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| 668 || 642 || 16.3 || 17.2 || 23.7 || 18.9
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
 
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==== Details ====
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====Details====
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Combat flap
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! Take-off flap
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! Landing flap
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! Air brakes
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! Arrestor gear
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} ||N/A|| ~12 || ~7
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| < 321 || < 400 || < 450 || > 250
 
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[[File:The curves of a Spitfire F MK 9c.png|thumb|514x514px|The curves of a Spitfire F MK 9c]]
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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| 4,200 m || 1,330 hp || 1,543 hp
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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| 7,500 m || 1,150 hp || 1,334 hp
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of pilot
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* 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot
 
 
* 3 mm Steel plate on top of fuel tanks
 
* 3 mm Steel plate on top of fuel tanks
 
* 4 mm Steel plate on pilot's seat. Behind pilot is another 6-7 mm steel plate
 
* 4 mm Steel plate on pilot's seat. Behind pilot is another 6-7 mm steel plate
 
* 3 mm Steel plates around ammunition
 
* 3 mm Steel plates around ammunition
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* Critical components located at the front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
 
* Critical components located at the front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
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* Liquid cooling system at the wing root
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* More fuel tanks located in wings near the fuselage
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)}}
 
{{main|Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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* 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 480 total)
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* 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannons, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 480 total)
 
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb)}}
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{{main|AN-M57 (250 lb)}}
 
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* Without load
 
* Without load
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* 1 x 250 lb AN-M57 bomb (250 lb total)
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* 1 x G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bomb
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
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===Manual Engine Control===
 
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
 
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! Oil !! Water !! Type
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Radiator
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| Compressor
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| Airframe
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| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Engine
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| IV
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| Engine Injection
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| Cover
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Significantly increased firepower compared to the regular [[Spitfire F Mk IX]] at a minimal performance cost
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* Significantly increased firepower compared to the regular Spitfire F. Mk IX at a minimal performance cost
 
* Ammunition pool boost to 120 rounds per gun compared to the 60 rounds of predecessors
 
* Ammunition pool boost to 120 rounds per gun compared to the 60 rounds of predecessors
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* Good low altitude performance
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* Superb low altitude performance
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* Highly manoeuvrable and excellent roll rate
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* Highly maneuverable and excellent roll rate
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* Good climb rate
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* Great climb rate
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* Very good at Boom and Zoom
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* Same armament to the Spitfire Vc albeit with a slightly more powerful engine
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* Engine (fuel injected) will not shut off performing a quick Negative G manoeuvre unlike the Spitfires before it (RB/SB)
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* Very good at for Boom and Zoom and turn fighting
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* Engine will not shut off performing a quick Negative G maneuver unlike the Spitfires before it (RB/SB)
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Poor acceleration and rate of climb at high altitude
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* Poor acceleration
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* Heavy recoil when firing, although can be negated by tap firing
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* 20mm Cannon armament exerts significant recoil on the light airframe, forcing the plane's nose slightly downwards during prolonged fire
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* Mediocre energy retention in sharp turns
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* Poor Energy retention in sharp turns
 
* Only one flap setting (landing), and the ripping speed is really low
 
* Only one flap setting (landing), and the ripping speed is really low
 
* Ammunition pool is easy to burn out without trigger discipline
 
* Ammunition pool is easy to burn out without trigger discipline
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* Hispanos overheat and jam quickly
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* Hispanos have a tendency to jam with prolonged firing
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* Light airframe, which can't withstand a lot of punishment
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* Light airframe, which can't withstand a lot of punishment before breaking
 
* Suffers heavily from compression in steep dives
 
* Suffers heavily from compression in steep dives
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* A leak in the cooling system can cripple the engine in minutes
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* Poor performance at high altitudes
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* A leak to the cooling system of the liquid cooled engine can cripple the engine
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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The Spitfire Mk IX was the result of combining the Spitfire Mk V airframe with a Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 (F - fighter variant) , 66 (LF - low altitude fighter variant), or 70 (HF - high altitude fighter variant) engine in order to improve performance. The Spitfire Mk IX was hastily developed as a temporary response to the Focke-Wulf 190 while production of the improved Spitfire Mk VIII airframe was ramping up. Early models of the Spitfire Mk IX were equipped with what was known as the "c" wing. The "c" wing was designed to decrease production cost and time when compared to the "a" and "b" wings while allowing for use of universal armament installation giving it the nomenclature of the universal wing. The "c" wing was capable of equipping 8 Browning .303 machine guns, 2 Hispano 20 mm autocannons and 4 Browning .303 machine guns, or 4 Hispano 20 mm autocannons. The most common configuration was that of 2 Hispano 20 mm autocannons and Browning .303 machine guns as equipping the wing with 4 Hispano 20 mm autocannons resulted in technical problems which could cause the guns to malfunction at high altitude.<ref>The Spitfire Site (2010, April 15). ''The Hispano Cannon''. http://spitfiresite.com/2010/04/spitfire-the-hispano-cannon.html</ref> Later models of Mk IX were equipped with the "e" type wing which was a slightly improved version of the "c" type that allowed for the installation of 2 Browning .50 calibre machine guns and 2 Hispano 20 mm autocannons.
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
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File:Glamorous Spitfire .png|<small>The {{PAGENAME}} holds a good mix of turning abilities and engine power.</small>
 
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== See also ==
 
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{{AirManufacturer Supermarine}}
 
 
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Revision as of 05:28, 9 July 2019

Spitfire F Mk IXc
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This page is about the British aircraft Spitfire F Mk IXc. For other vehicles of the same family, see Spitfire (Family).

Description

GarageImage Spitfire F Mk IXc.jpg


The Spitfire F Mk IXc is a rank III gift British fighter with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB) and 4.7 (RB/SB). This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm" as a reward during Royal Air Force centenary.

General info

Flight Performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at ?,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ?  ? 11500  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ???
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at ?,000 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ?  ? 11500  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ???

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
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774 270 N/A ~12 ~7
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 321 < 400 < 450 > 250
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,200 m 1,330 hp 1,543 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
7,500 m 1,150 hp 1,334 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of pilot
  • 3 mm Steel plate on top of fuel tanks
  • 4 mm Steel plate on pilot's seat. Behind pilot is another 6-7 mm steel plate
  • 3 mm Steel plates around ammunition
  • Critical components located at the front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
  • More fuel tanks located in wings near the fuselage

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)

The Spitfire F Mk IXc is armed with:

  • 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 480 total)

Suspended armament

Main article: G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb)

The Spitfire F Mk IXc can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

  • Without load
  • 1 x G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bomb

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Controllable Not controllable Controllable Combined Controllable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Radiator
II Compressor Airframe
III Wings Repair Engine
IV Engine Injection Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Significantly increased firepower compared to the regular Spitfire F. Mk IX at a minimal performance cost
  • Ammunition pool boost to 120 rounds per gun compared to the 60 rounds of predecessors
  • Superb low altitude performance
  • Highly maneuverable and excellent roll rate
  • Great climb rate
  • Same armament to the Spitfire Vc albeit with a slightly more powerful engine
  • Very good at for Boom and Zoom and turn fighting
  • Engine will not shut off performing a quick Negative G maneuver unlike the Spitfires before it (RB/SB)

Cons:

  • Poor acceleration
  • 20mm Cannon armament exerts significant recoil on the light airframe, forcing the plane's nose slightly downwards during prolonged fire
  • Poor Energy retention in sharp turns
  • Only one flap setting (landing), and the ripping speed is really low
  • Ammunition pool is easy to burn out without trigger discipline
  • Hispanos have a tendency to jam with prolonged firing
  • Light airframe, which can't withstand a lot of punishment before breaking
  • Suffers heavily from compression in steep dives
  • Poor performance at high altitudes
  • A leak to the cooling system of the liquid cooled engine can cripple the engine

History

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See also

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Britain fighters
Fury  Fury Mk I · Fury Mk II
Nimrod  Nimrod Mk I · Nimrod Mk II
Gladiator  Gladiator Mk II · Tuck's Gladiator Mk II · Gladiator Mk IIF · Gladiator Mk IIS
Sea Gladiator  Sea Gladiator Mk I
Hurricane  Hurricane Mk I/L · Hurricane Mk.I/L FAA M · Hurricane Mk IIB/Trop
Sea Hurricane  Sea Hurricane Mk IB · Sea Hurricane Mk IC
Martin-Baker  MB.5
Spitfire (early-Merlin)  Spitfire Mk Ia · Spitfire Mk IIa · Spitfire Mk.IIa Venture I · Spitfire Mk IIb · Spitfire Mk Vb/trop · Spitfire Mk Vb · Spitfire Mk Vc/trop · Spitfire Mk Vc
Spitfire (late-Merlin)  Spitfire F Mk IX · Spitfire LF Mk IX · Spitfire F Mk IXc · Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk IXc · Spitfire F Mk XVI
Spitfire (Griffon)  Spitfire F Mk XIVc · Spitfire F Mk XIVe · Prendergast's Spitfire FR Mk XIVe · Spitfire F Mk XVIIIe · Spitfire F Mk 22 · Spitfire F Mk 24
Seafire  Seafire LF Mk.III · Seafire F Mk XVII · Seafire FR 47
Typhoon  Typhoon Mk Ia · Typhoon Mk Ib · Typhoon Mk Ib/L
Tempest  Tempest Mk II · Tempest Mk V
Sea Fury  Sea Fury FB 11
Twin-engine fighters  Hornet Mk.I · Hornet Mk.III · Whirlwind Mk I · Whirlwind P.9
  Foreign:
Australia  ▄Boomerang Mk I · ▄Boomerang Mk II
France  ▄D.520 · ▄D.521
USA  ▄Martlet Mk IV · ▄Corsair F Mk II · ▄Hellcat Mk II · ▄Thunderbolt Mk.1 · ▄Mustang Mk IA

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