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Spitfire Mk.IX 1945 (1:32) by Forces Of Valor Item Number: FOV80224The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the best known fighter aircrafts in World War II. Attributed with the successful defense against the attacking German airplanes during the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire and the Pilots who flew them tipped the scale of airpower in Europe. The Spitfire was infinitely more maneuverable than the Messerschmitt's that they engaged. The steely British pilots made the difference. MODEL FEATURES Retractable landing gear Opening cockpit Removable and restorable munitions Rotating propeller Adjustable ailerons and rudder Opening engine canopy Two pilot figures MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Crew: 1 Length 9,563 mm Height 3,569 mm Wingspan: 11,227 mm Empty Weight: 2,545 kg Loaded Weight: 4,540 kg 4 x 20 mm cannon Motor: Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 Horsepower: 1,565 hp Max Range: 660 miles Max Speed: 416 mph Max Climb: 1,200 mpm Service Ceiling: 44,000 feet
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