Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.XIVe

The Spitfire Mk XIV entered service in squadrons during 1944 and it was the first RR Griffon engined Spitfire to enter in large scale production. It had a completely redesigned airframe with a new fuselage. It was powered by RR Griffon 65 or 66 engine with five bladed Rotol propeller. The first examples to enter service in Europe went to No. 610 Squadron, in January 1944. Subsequently 37 RAF squadrons flew it. Spitfire Mk XIV was intended for combat at all altitudes and it participated in attacks on the enemy's road and rail communications in preparation for the invasion of Normandy. It succeeded well also against flying bombs (V1), destroying over 300.

Supermarine Spitfire F Mk.XIVe Specifications
Type	Fighter
Power Plant	1xGriffon 65 or 66, 2,050 hp, Rolls Royce, 12 cylinder V, liquid cooled
Unladen weight	6,600 lbs (2,993 kg)
Laden weight	8,500 lbs (3,855 kg)
Max Speed (Sea Level)	309 mph (499 kph)
Max Speed (26,000 ft)	448 mph (720 kph)
Cruising Speed
Climbing Rate	4,700 ft (1,432 m) / min
Max range	850 mi (1,367 km)
Service Ceiling	44,500 ft (13,563 m)
Armament	4x.303 in (7.7 mm) BSA or 2x12.7 mm (.50 in) Browning maching guns 2x20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon, wings
Wingspan	36 ft 10 in (11.23 m)
Length	32 ft 8 in (9.95 m)
Height	12 ft 8in (3.85 m)
Wing Area	242 sq ft (22.48 sq m)