| THE
Mk 26b SPITFIRE |
| Top Speed (VNE) |
230 Knots / 264
mph / 425 km |
| Max Cruise |
170 Knots |
| Cruise (Economical) |
160Knots |
| Stall |
45 Knots (Dirty 42 Knots) / 48
mph / 67 kph |
| Range |
4 hrs (approx. at economical cruise speed)
with 1hr reserve |
| Rate Of Climb (fpm)
|
2500 + |
| Takeoff Distance |
207m / 226 yds |
| Landing Distance (m) |
445 m / 487yds |
| Service Ceiling (ft)
|
18000 ft +approx. |
| Engine Used |
V6
GM N/A / V6 Supercharged and V8 GM N/A |
| Power |
180 hp / 400 hp |
| Empty Weight |
992 lbs (450kg) (Aust- RAA405Kg) |
| Gross Weight |
1785 lbs (810 kg) (Aust- RAA 560Kg) |
| Height (ft) |
6’ 9” (at Spinner) |
| Length (ft) |
23’ 9” / 7.24
m |
| Wingspan (ft) |
27’ 8” / 8.43
m |
| Wing Area (sq ft) |
122 sq ft |
| Fuel Capacity |
150 litres / 32.9 UK gal / 39.6
US gal |
| No. Of Seats |
2 (1Seater RAA- Aust only) awaiting 750kg rule |
| Bldg. Material |
Aluminium (2024t3) |
| Build Time (beginners)
|
1200 hours (approx) |
| No. Built |
(40 flying) and 84 being built |
| Info Pack
|
$30.00 US |
| Plans |
not available |
| Rating |
Limited Aerobatic +6 -4
g |
