Thunderbirds of WW2 by huenersh
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Description
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter, used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during the Second World War, and into the 1950s.[2] It was produced in greater numbers than any other Allied design. The Spitfire was the only Allied fighter in production at the outbreak of the Second World War that was still in production at the end of the war.
Produced by the Supermarine subsidiary of Vickers-Armstrongs, the Spitfire was designed by the company's Chief Designer R. J. Mitchell, who continued to refine the design until his death from cancer in 1937; the position of chief designer was then filled by his colleague, Joseph Smith.[3] Its elliptical wing had a thin cross-section, allowing a higher top speed than the Hawker Hurricane and other contemporary designs; it also resulted in a distinctive appearance, enhancing its overall streamlined features. Much loved by its pilots, the Spitfire saw service during the whole of the Second World War and subsequent years, in most theatres of war, and in many different variants.
The Spitfire will always be compared to its main adversary, the Messerschmitt Bf 109; both were among the finest fighters of their day.
General characteristics
Crew: one pilot
Length: 29 ft 11 in (9.12 m)
Wingspan: 36 ft 10 in (11.23 m)
Height: 11 ft 5 in (3.86 m)
Wing area: 242.1 ft² (22.48 m²)
Empty weight: 5,090 lb (2,309 kg)
Loaded weight: 6,622 lb (3,000 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 6,770 lb (3,071 kg)
Powerplant: 1× Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 supercharged V12 engine, 1,470 hp at 9,250 ft (1,096 kW at 2,820 m)
Performance
Maximum speed: 330 knots (378 mph, 605 km/h)
Combat radius: 410 nmi (470 mi, 760 km)
Ferry range: 991 nmi (1,140 mi, 1,840 km)
Service ceiling 35,000 ft (11,300 m)
Rate of climb: 2,665 ft/min (13.5 m/s)
Wing loading: 24.56 lb/ft² (119.91 kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.22 hp/lb (360 W/kg)
Armament
Guns: Early version (generally Mk I and Mk II's)
x 0.303 caliber (7.7 mm) Browning machine guns, 350 rounds per gun
Later versions
2× 20 mm (0.787 in) Hispano Mk II cannon, 60 (later 120) shells per gun
4× 0.303 caliber (7.7 mm) Browning machine guns, 350 rounds per gun
Bombs:
2× 250 lb (110 kg) bombs
Comments (56)
Impressive artwork Rey. Very realistic. Great POV .A masterpiece for sure.
Fantastic work! Very well done!
Superb!!! You're another one reminding me that I must get some planes! Nice 'almost' mono finish.
The motion blur on the props is the added touch which drives the image home! Nice WWII render and a good historic outline of the Spitfire!
WOW..this is fantastic Rey. Excellent work!!
Brilliant Image! My son and I are very lucky, we live a mile from Cosford Aerospace Museum in the UK and often visit. They have a Spit, Hurricane, ME109, and various other WW2 planes. I love this Rey!!! Its Brilliant! FAV!!
WOW very impressive-wonderful image
A fascinating historical avation scene! Wonderfully done!!!
Wow, this looks amazing! Fabulous job!
Well done!
Fantastic and impressive work...!!! Splendid alignment....!!!
Oh wow outstanding Rey !!!
Vergess mir die P-51 Mustang nicht :) Schönes Bild Andre, und gute Erklärung dazu. ~ Uli
Awsome!!! This looks so real that it's able to fool even the eye of a 3d-experienced beholder!
Great information and a wonderful image ! Again it looks as if it would come from those days when they saw service ! Herzliche Grüße und, wie sagt man doch : "Einen guten Rutsch... !"
maravilloso trabajo Rey!!!! Realmente es muy realista y la composición genial!
¿Es una composición?...parece una fotografía...Impresionante trabajo!!!!
IMPRESSIONANTE O REALISMO,FANTÁSTICOS AVIÕES.SUPER CENA.++++++++++5
Um trabalho de extrema qualidade, magnifica obra, aplausos (5)
Another interesting and outstanding image Rey! You really zero in on detail! Hugs
Beau dessin et rendu très réel!!!!!!BRAVO REY
Fantastic made Andre and I prosume that the Spitfires are rendered, but I'm honest I'm not sure,LOL!!! You really got me with this one, I don't know what is made which way, LOl!!! However it is fantastic and well worth a favourite!!! Hugs Ute
Stellar! the Spitfire is one of my favourite aeroplanes of all time... fast, powerful, manouverable. Your rendition is dynamic and vibrant. instant fave!
Excellent image my dear friend.
Super scene André! Könnte ein Foto sein! Unglaublich! Sehr gut in Sw/w! Great POV und BG ist super! Klasse! LGr, Arno
nicely done !
Ein spektakuläres Bild !!!
I can imagine the roar of all three planes with 36 cylinders screaming at high rpm's.outstanding clouds and composition.next time give a notice of ear protection optional!!!
Ich bin ein großer Fan von WW2 Flugzeugen - SUPER BILD!!!!!!
Fantastic work my friend. Superb:-)hugs sessan