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San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego California
Supermarine SpitfireMk XVI

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Description
  Manufacturer:Supermarine
  Base model:Spitfire
  Designation:Spitfire
  Version:Mk XVI
  Basic role:Fighter (UK)
  Crew:Pilot
  Location:San Diego Aerospace Museum, San Diego California

Specifications
  Length: 31' 3" 9.5 m
  Height:12' 7" 3.8 m
  Wingspan: 36' 10" 11.2 m
  Gross Weight: 7,300 lb 3,310 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Rolls-Royce (Packard) Merlin 266
  Horsepower (each): 1700

Performance
  Range: 434 miles 698 km
  Cruise Speed: 280 mph 450 km/h 243 kt
  Max Speed: 408 mph 657 km/h 355 kt
  Ceiling: 43,000 ft 13,106 m