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| − | {{ | + | |code=spitfire_mk9c_4cannons |
| + | |market=Spitfire F. Mk IXc | ||
| + | |cockpit=442896/1521736 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{About | ||
| + | |about=British aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
| + | |usage=other vehicles of the same family | ||
| + | |link=Spitfire (Family) | ||
| + | }} | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | <!-- | + | <!--In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.--> |
| + | [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | ||
| + | {{break}} | ||
| + | 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. | ||
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== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight Performance === | === 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.'' | |
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! RB | ! RB | ||
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| − | | | + | | 618 || 602 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 18.1 || 18.8 || 15.3 || 15.3 || 380 |
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ||
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! RB | ! RB | ||
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| − | | | + | | 669 || 642 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 16.3 || 17.2 || 23.7 || 18.9 || 380 |
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| + | [[File:The curves of a Spitfire F MK 9c.png|thumb|514x514px|The curves of a Spitfire F MK 9c]] | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
| − | <!-- | + | <!--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.--> |
| − | * 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of pilot | + | |
| − | * 3 mm Steel plate on top of fuel tanks | + | * 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot |
| − | * 4 mm Steel plate on pilot's seat. Behind pilot is another 6-7 mm steel plate | + | * 3 mm Steel plate on top of fuel tanks |
| − | * 3 mm Steel plates around ammunition | + | * 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) | * Critical components located at the front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls) | ||
| − | * | + | * Liquid cooling system at the wing root |
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
| − | <!-- | + | <!--Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.--> |
{{main|Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)}} | {{main|Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)}} | ||
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
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* 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 480 total) | * 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 480 total) | ||
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
| − | <!-- | + | <!--Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.--> |
| − | {{main| | + | {{main|G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance: | ||
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* Without load | * Without load | ||
* 1 x G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bomb | * 1 x G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bomb | ||
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| − | == Usage in | + | == Usage in battles == |
| − | + | ''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles 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).'' | |
===Manual Engine Control=== | ===Manual Engine Control=== | ||
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! Type | ! Type | ||
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| − | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable | + | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable |
| + | Auto control available | ||
| + | | rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable | ||
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| Radiator | | Radiator | ||
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| − | | | + | | Offensive 20mm |
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| II | | II | ||
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| Compressor | | Compressor | ||
| Airframe | | Airframe | ||
| − | | | + | | New 20mm cannons |
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| III | | III | ||
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| Engine | | Engine | ||
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| − | | | + | | Mk.II Year 1942 |
| + | | SBC mark 25 | ||
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| IV | | IV | ||
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| Engine Injection | | Engine Injection | ||
| Cover | | Cover | ||
| − | | | + | | Mk.II Year 1943 |
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|} | |} | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
| − | <!-- | + | <!--Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".--> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * Significantly increased firepower compared to the regular Spitfire F. Mk IX at a minimal performance cost | + | * 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 |
| − | * | + | * Good low altitude performance |
| − | * Highly | + | * Highly manoeuvrable and excellent roll rate |
| − | * | + | * Good climb rate |
| − | + | * Very good at Boom and Zoom | |
| − | * Very good at | + | * Engine (fuel injected) will not shut off performing a quick Negative G manoeuvre unlike the Spitfires before it (RB/SB) |
| − | * Engine will not shut off performing a quick Negative G | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Poor acceleration | + | * Poor acceleration and rate of climb at high altitude |
| − | * | + | * Heavy recoil when firing, although can be negated by tap firing |
| − | * | + | * Mediocre 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 |
| − | * Hispanos | + | * Hispanos overheat and jam quickly |
| − | * Light airframe, which can't withstand a lot of punishment | + | * Light airframe, which can't withstand a lot of punishment |
| − | * Suffers heavily from compression in steep dives | + | * Suffers heavily from compression in steep dives |
| − | + | * A leak in the cooling system can cripple the engine in minutes | |
| − | * A leak | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too | + | ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
| − | + | <!--Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.--> | |
| + | [[File:Glamorous Spitfire .png|left|thumb|The Spitfire F MK 9c it's definitely one of the best. It holds a good mix of turning abilities and engine power.]] | ||
| + | {{Clear}} | ||
| − | == | + | == See also == |
| − | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example | + | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' |
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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| − | == | + | == External links == |
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| − | * ''page on aircraft | + | * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' |
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
| + | {{AirManufacturer Supermarine}} | ||
{{Britain fighters}} | {{Britain fighters}} | ||
Revision as of 17:22, 10 January 2020
Contents
| This page is about the British aircraft Spitfire F Mk IXc. For other vehicles of the same family, see Spitfire (Family). |
Description
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 | ||
| 618 | 602 | 11500 | 18.1 | 18.8 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 380 |
| 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 | ||
| 669 | 642 | 11500 | 16.3 | 17.2 | 23.7 | 18.9 | 380 |
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 | |
| + | - | |||
| 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 the 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)
- Liquid cooling system at the wing root
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Spitfire F Mk IXc is armed with:
- 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 480 total)
Suspended armament
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
Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles 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).
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Controllable | Controllable | Not controllable | Controllable
Auto control available |
Combined | Controllable | Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage Repair | Radiator | Offensive 20mm | ||
| II | Compressor | Airframe | New 20mm cannons | ||
| III | Wings Repair | Engine | Mk.II Year 1942 | SBC mark 25 | |
| IV | Engine Injection | Cover | Mk.II Year 1943 | ||
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
- Good low altitude performance
- Highly manoeuvrable and excellent roll rate
- Good climb rate
- Very good at Boom and Zoom
- Engine (fuel injected) will not shut off performing a quick Negative G manoeuvre unlike the Spitfires before it (RB/SB)
Cons:
- Poor acceleration and rate of climb at high altitude
- Heavy recoil when firing, although can be negated by tap firing
- Mediocre 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 overheat and jam quickly
- Light airframe, which can't withstand a lot of punishment
- Suffers heavily from compression in steep dives
- A leak in the cooling system can cripple the engine in minutes
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
- other literature.
| Supermarine | |
|---|---|
| Spitfires | |
| Merlin engine | Spitfire Mk Ia · Spitfire Mk IIa · Spitfire Mk.IIa Venture I · Spitfire Mk IIb |
| 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 | |
| Griffon engine | 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 |
| Export | ▄Spitfire Mk Vb/trop · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc · ▂Spitfire Mk IXc · Spitfire Mk IXc · Spitfire Mk.IX (CW) · Spitfire LF Mk.IXe Weizman's |
| Seafires | Seafire LF Mk.III · Seafire F Mk XVII · Seafire FR 47 |
| Export | ▄Seafire LF Mk.III |
| Jet fighters | Attacker FB 1 · Attacker FB.2 · Scimitar F Mk.1 · Swift F.1 · Swift F.7 |
| Hydroplanes | Walrus Mk.I |
