Ultimate Spitfires
Ultimate Spitfires The Spitfire is probably Britain's best loved and admired airplane. This book looks at the later marques that were modified for various special tasks and differed to a large degree…
Specifikacia Ultimate Spitfires
Ultimate Spitfires
The Spitfire is probably Britain's best loved and admired airplane. This book looks at the later marques that were modified for various special tasks and differed to a large degree from Supermarine's first early versions that saw action in the early days of World War II. It is also revered around the world.
Subtle changes to wing design also increased the maneuverability and capability of these spectacular models that survived in the operational role until superseded by the introduction of jet-powered flight.The content explains the design details, development and flight testing of twelve models and also contains their operational roles and history. New and more powerful Rolls-Royce engines replaced the well-tried Merlin, but increased the aircraft's performance in terms of speed and operational altitude. Lengthy appendices will include Griffon-powered Spitfire aces, V1 rocket