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 == Description ==
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-Since the IAF lacked any kind of organized military after it's independence, the Air Force intended to acquire any aircraft available in the market. While sanctions were placed over Israel for weapon sales, the IAF managed to acquire around 50 Spitfires from Czechoslovakia in 1948 at a cost of 23.000$ (of the time) per unit. The aircraft was deemed much superior to the S-199 Sakeen acquired also from Czechoslovakia and was very well liked by Israeli pilots, it suffered some minor modifications, and variants with clipped wings were also sold to Israel or modified after being acquired. It was mainly used as an interceptor and air superiority fighter, while the P-51s were used in close air support and long range missions thanks to their increased fuel capacity and longer range.
+Since the IAF lacked any kind of organised military after its independence, the Air Force intended to acquire any aircraft available on the market. While sanctions were placed on Israel for weapon sales, the IAF managed to acquire around 50 Spitfires from Czechoslovakia in 1948 at a cost of $23,000 per unit. The aircraft was deemed much superior to the S-199 Sakeen also acquired from Czechoslovakia and was very well-liked by Israeli pilots. It underwent some minor modifications, and variants with clipped wings were also sold to Israel or modified after being acquired. It was mainly used as an interceptor and air superiority fighter, while the P-51s were used in close air support and long range missions thanks to their increased fuel capacity and longer range.
 Introduced along with the initial Israeli air tree in [[Update "Winged Lions"]], the Spitfire Mk IXc is an excellent dogfighter with its wing-mounted guns. It fits 2 x 20 mm Hispano cannons with 4 x 7.7 mm MGs that share similar muzzle velocity, making it easier to aim with tracer belts in the MGs and air or ground target belts in the Hispanos. The plane is more effective as a dogfighter, capable of outmanoeuvring most aircraft in air battles while also retaining enough ground armament to destroy almost any vehicle with the right aim and destroying light vehicles with ease.

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 == Description ==
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-The plane served in the Israeli Air Force from 1948 to the 1950s, bought from Czechoslovakia alongside other aircraft to increase their capabilities. The plane fought during the Israeli-Arab War of 1948 in all sorts of missions, from escorts to close air support.
+Since the IAF lacked any kind of organized military after it's independence, the Air Force intended to acquire any aircraft available in the market. While sanctions were placed over Israel for weapon sales, the IAF managed to acquire around 50 Spitfires from Czechoslovakia in 1948 at a cost of 23.000$ (of the time) per unit. The aircraft was deemed much superior to the S-199 Sakeen acquired also from Czechoslovakia and was very well liked by Israeli pilots, it suffered some minor modifications, and variants with clipped wings were also sold to Israel or modified after being acquired. It was mainly used as an interceptor and air superiority fighter, while the P-51s were used in close air support and long range missions thanks to their increased fuel capacity and longer range.
-Introduced along with the initial Israeli air tree in [[Update "Winged Lions"]], the Spitfire Mk IXc is an excellent dogfighter with its wing-mounted guns. It fits 2 x 20 mm Hispano cannons with 4 x 7.7 mm MGs that share similar muzzle velocity, making it easier to aim with tracer belts in the MGs and air or ground target belts in the Hispanos. The plane is more effective as a dogfighter, capable of outmanoeuvring most aircraft in air battles while also retaining enough ground armament to destroy almost any vehicle with the right aim and destroying light vehicles with ease
+Introduced along with the initial Israeli air tree in [[Update "Winged Lions"]], the Spitfire Mk IXc is an excellent dogfighter with its wing-mounted guns. It fits 2 x 20 mm Hispano cannons with 4 x 7.7 mm MGs that share similar muzzle velocity, making it easier to aim with tracer belts in the MGs and air or ground target belts in the Hispanos. The plane is more effective as a dogfighter, capable of outmanoeuvring most aircraft in air battles while also retaining enough ground armament to destroy almost any vehicle with the right aim and destroying light vehicles with ease.
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli fighter {{Battle-rating}}.
+The plane served in the Israeli Air Force from 1948 to the 1950s, bought from Czechoslovakia alongside other aircraft to increase their capabilities. The plane fought during the Israeli-Arab War of 1948 in all sorts of missions, from escorts to close air support.
-Introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]], the plane served in the Israeli Air Force from 1948 to the 1950s, bought from Czechoslovakia alongside other aircrafts by the Israeli Air Force to increase their capabilities. The plane fought during the Israeli-Arab War of 1948 in all sorts of mission, from escorts to close air support.
+Introduced along with the initial Israeli air tree in [[Update "Winged Lions"]], the Spitfire Mk IXc is an excellent dogfighter with its wing-mounted guns. It fits 2 x 20 mm Hispano cannons with 4 x 7.7 mm MGs that share similar muzzle velocity, making it easier to aim with tracer belts in the MGs and air or ground target belts in the Hispanos. The plane is more effective as a dogfighter, capable of outmanoeuvring most aircraft in air battles while also retaining enough ground armament to destroy almost any vehicle with the right aim and destroying light vehicles with ease
 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
 <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
-The Spitfire Mk IXc has excellent handling in air combat with outstanding maneuverability and agility at speeds above 350KM/h. However, it lacks the cruising speed and acceleration that other have around it's BR, loosing speed easily in turns. It excels however in climb rate, reaching high altitudes with no problem compared to other similar BR fighters.
+The Spitfire Mk IXc has excellent handling in air combat with outstanding manoeuvrability and agility at speeds above 350 km/h. However, it lacks the cruising speed and acceleration of others around its BR, losing speed easily in turns. It excels however in climb rate, reaching high altitudes with no problem compared to other similar BR fighters.
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 === Modifications and economy ===
 {{Specs-Economy}}
-Pilots should prioritize "Radiator", "Compressor" and engine power upgrades to counter the poor cruising speed. But the most important modificacion are the Hispanos upgrades, because these will overheat and thus jam with ease until the 1942 upgrade is installed. It is still recommended to push for the 1943 upgrade however.
 == Armaments ==
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 Ground RB should be avoided, as the Hispanos lack the penetration to knock out light tanks or SPAAs and ground ordnance options are lacklustre. However, good aiming with the rockets may result in a good amount of destructions against light and medium targets. Pilots can also use the Spitfire to clear the skies when the enemy has complete air supremacy.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 == History ==
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-The Spitfire was introduced in Israel, by a purchase of ~50 aircrafts from Czechoslovakia at a cost of $23.000 of the time per unit. First aircrafts where introduced in Israel in what is known as "Operation Velvetta", specifically in Velvetta 1 and Velvetta 2, wich consisted in these planes being flown from Czechoslovakia to Israel with stops to refuel.
+In 1948, Israel purchased ~50 Spitfires from Czechoslovakia, at a cost of $23,000 per unit. The first aircraft were introduced to Israel in what was known as "Operation Velvetta", specifically in Velvetta 1 and Velvetta 2, which consisted in these planes being flown from Czechoslovakia to Israel with stops to refuel.
-These planes will be the most used during the 1948 Israeli-Arab War, mainly by the 101 Squadron of the IAF. A few Spitfires where ready to participate in "Operation Yoav" in 1948 and where crucial in the early stages of the war. They filled a variety of roles, escorting of B-17 and Beaufighter bombers, supporting ground forces as well as flying air patrols and air reconnaissance.
+These planes would be used most during the 1948 Israeli-Arab War, mainly by the 101 Squadron of the IAF. A few Spitfires were ready to participate in "Operation Yoav" in 1948 and were crucial in the early stages of the war. They filled a variety of roles, escorting B-17 and Beaufighter bombers, supporting ground forces, as well as flying air patrols and air reconnaissance.
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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli fighter {{Battle-rating}}.
-Introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]] and having served in the Israeli Air Force from 1948 to the 1950, the Spitfire Mk IXc is an excellent dogfighter with its wing-mounted guns. It fits 2 x 20 mm Hispano cannons with 4 x 7.7 mm MGs that share similar muzzle velocity, making it easier to aim with tracer belts in the MGs and air or ground target belts in the Hispanos. This will help to save the small amount of shots of the cannons. Small bursts with the cannons are required in order to secure kills due to jamming and overheating without the upgrades installed.
+Introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]], the plane served in the Israeli Air Force from 1948 to the 1950s, bought from Czechoslovakia alongside other aircrafts by the Israeli Air Force to increase their capabilities. The plane fought during the Israeli-Arab War of 1948 in all sorts of mission, from escorts to close air support.
-Ground ordnance is lacking but rewarding once mastered, overall, pilots should use the Spitfire to attack light targets and provide air cover in battle.
+The Spitfire Mk IXc is an excellent dogfighter with its wing-mounted guns. It fits 2 x 20 mm Hispano cannons with 4 x 7.7 mm MGs that share similar muzzle velocity, making it easier to aim with tracer belts in the MGs and air or ground target belts in the Hispanos. The plane is more effective as a dogfighter, capable of outmaneuvering most aircrafts in air battles while also retaining enough ground armament to destroy almost any vehicle with the right aim and destroying light vehicles with ease
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 <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
-The Spitfire Mk IXc has excellent handling in air combat. However, it lacks in speed and acceleration for its BR. It excels in climb rate, which counters the lacking engine power.
+The Spitfire Mk IXc has excellent handling in air combat with outstanding maneuverability and agility at speeds above 350KM/h. However, it lacks the cruising speed and acceleration that other have around it's BR, loosing speed easily in turns. It excels however in climb rate, reaching high altitudes with no problem compared to other similar BR fighters.
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 * 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen in front of the Pilot
 * 3 mm Steel - Steel plate on top of fuel tanks
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 === Modifications and economy ===
 {{Specs-Economy}}
-Pilots should prioritize "Radiator", "Compressor" and engine power upgrades, but especially the Hispanos upgrades, because these will overheat and thus jam with ease until the 1942 upgrade is installed. It is still recommended to push for the 1943 upgrade.
+Pilots should prioritize "Radiator", "Compressor" and engine power upgrades to counter the poor cruising speed. But the most important modificacion are the Hispanos upgrades, because these will overheat and thus jam with ease until the 1942 upgrade is installed. It is still recommended to push for the 1943 upgrade however.
 == Armaments ==
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 == History ==
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-''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
+The Spitfire was introduced in Israel, by a purchase of ~50 aircrafts from Czechoslovakia at a cost of $23.000 of the time per unit. First aircrafts where introduced in Israel in what is known as "Operation Velvetta", specifically in Velvetta 1 and Velvetta 2, wich consisted in these planes being flown from Czechoslovakia to Israel with stops to refuel.
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 * [[Spitfire (Family)]]
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-* ''topic on the official game forum;''
+* https://www.machal.org.il/1947-49/the-israel-air-force-spitfires-over-israel/ - ''The Israel Air Force – Spitfires Over Israel''
-* ''other literature.''
+* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Velvetta - ''Operation Velvetta''
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-The Spitfire Mk IXc has excellent handling in air combat. However, it lacks in speed and acceleration for its BR. It excels in climb rate, which counters the lacking engine power.
+The Spitfire Mk IXc has excellent handling in air combat. However, it lacks in speed and acceleration for its BR. It excels in climb rate, which counters the lacking engine power.
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-! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing
+! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen in front of the Pilot
+* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen in front of the Pilot
 * 3 mm Steel - Steel plate on top of fuel tanks
 * 4 mm Steel - Steel plate on pilot's seat. Behind pilot is another 6-7 mm steel plate
-* 3 mm Steel - Steel plates around ammunition and guns
+* 3 mm Steel - Steel plates around ammunition and guns
-*1 mm - Steel plate over central fuel tanks
+* 1 mm - Steel plate over central fuel tanks
 Note that one of the central fuel tanks (the one below the 1 mm steel plate) is not self-sealing, and thus a hit on this tank may result in severe fuel leaks
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 == Usage in battles ==
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-Pilots most common and dangerous opponents will be the Bf 109s and P-51s at BR 4.0 and above due to their superior speed and acceleration especially at altitudes above 5 km when the Spitfire loses significant engine power. A better alternative is fighting at around 3-4 km, however, at this BR fighters like the Fw 190 and P-47s will outrun you but not outturn the Spitfire. However, your good climb rate means that getting to 4 km is faster compared to other planes like the ones mentioned earlier.
+The most common and dangerous opponents will be Bf 109s and P-51s due to their superior speed and acceleration especially at altitudes above 5 km when the Spitfire loses significant engine power. A better alternative is fighting at around 3-4 km, however, at this BR fighters like the Fw 190 and P-47s will outrun you but not outturn the Spitfire. However, your good climb rate means that getting to 4 km is faster compared to other planes like the ones mentioned earlier.
-Pilots should use their superior agility to lure boom and zoom fighters to lower altitudes (around 3-4 km) and force them into a turnfight in which the Spitfire excels. Note that to initiate a turnfight pilots should be flying at 350-400 km/h, this is due to low energy retention, and thus prolonged fights with enemies should be avoided, especially if these enemies initiate the fight at high speed. The only planes that will consistently outturn you are all models of the [[A6M (Family)|A6M "Zero"]] and the [[A7M (Family)|A7M "Reppu"]].
+Pilots should use their superior agility to lure boom and zoom fighters to lower altitudes (around 3-4 km) and force them into a turnfight in which the Spitfire excels. Note that to initiate a turnfight pilots should be flying at 350-400 km/h, this is due to low energy retention, and thus prolonged fights with enemies should be avoided, especially if these enemies initiate the fight at high speed. The only planes that will consistently outturn you are all models of the [[A6M (Family)|A6M "Zero"]] and the [[A7M (Family)|A7M "Reppu"]].
-Head-ons should be avoided due to the guns being wing mounted and far from the center of the plane, and function better at close-mid range (up to 600 m) with 300-400 m of convergence. Hits at enemies flying straight are hard without good aiming, thus the best way to deal with foes is in a dogfight when the wing-mounted guns become a benefit.
+Head-ons should be avoided due to the guns being wing-mounted and far from the centre of the plane, and they function better at close-mid range (up to 600 m) with 300-400 m of convergence. Hits at enemies flying straight are hard without good aiming, thus the best way to deal with foes is in a dogfight when the wing-mounted guns become a benefit.
-Engine is know for overheating and this should be controlled by manually changing the thrust. The Spitfire requires knowledge and trigger discipline, but even with that, Hispanos have mediocre damage. Going for bombers without good aiming is not advised, however, when fighting them, attack from below to avoid the defensive turrets and go for the engines to set them on fire. Catching bombers would not be an issue with the excellent climb rate of the Spitfire
+The engine is known for overheating and this should be controlled by manually opening the radiator and reducing the throttle if necessary. The Spitfire requires knowledge and trigger discipline, but even with that, Hispanos have mediocre damage. Going for bombers without good aiming is not advised, however, when fighting them, attack from below to avoid the defensive turrets and go for the engines to set them on fire. Catching bombers will not be an issue with the excellent climb rate of the Spitfire.
-Ground RB should be avoided, Hispanos lack penetration to knock out light tanks or SPAAs and ground ordnance is lacklustre. However, good aiming with the rockets may result in a good amount of destructions against light and medium targets. Pilots can also use the spitfire to clear the skies when the enemy has complete air supremacy.
+Ground RB should be avoided, as the Hispanos lack the penetration to knock out light tanks or SPAAs and ground ordnance options are lacklustre. However, good aiming with the rockets may result in a good amount of destructions against light and medium targets. Pilots can also use the Spitfire to clear the skies when the enemy has complete air supremacy.
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 * Good low-altitude performance
 * Larger ammo supply of 120 rpg for the 20 mm cannons
-* Machine gun ammo pool of 350 rpg, good for unexperienced pilots
+* Machine gun ammo pool of 350 rpg, good for inexperienced pilots
 * Similar muzzle velocity between the MGs and the cannons making it easier to aim
 * Amazing climb rate when upgraded

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