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The IAF built its first Spitfire from “junk” which was left by the RAF when the British forces evacuated Palestine, as well as from components from the six REAF Spitfires (referred to above) which had been shot down. On 23rd July 1948, the IAF’s first reconstructed Spitfire was test-flown by Boris Senior, a South African Machalnik.  The Spitfire was flown from the Herzlia airfield to a landing strip at Ma’abarot, and became operational in August 1948. A second Egyptian Spitfire was also reconstructed from RAF junk and from components of the Spitfires which had been shot down, and was test-flown on 14th October by Morrie Mann (a British Machalnik).  This aircraft became operational on 21st October.  During “Operation Horev”  in December 1948, one Egyptian Spitfire was captured intact at the REAF’s El-Arish air base in the Gaza Strip.
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Operation “Velvetta"
 
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September 1948, the War of Independence was in full swing and a burning issue was on the agenda - the young IAF was at a significant disadvantage in relation to its enemies. The IAF consisted mainly of Avia S-199 Messerschmitt aircraft which were purchased from Czechoslovakia, but they were small in numbers and quite damaged, so the IAF had to procure additional, higher quality aircraft. At the time, the most suitable and available aircraft was the Spitfire. In the midst of an American arms embargo and difficulty cooperating with other countries, during the war's second temporary cease fire, a deal was signed with Czechoslovakia, which outlined the purchase of 50 Spitfires which were left by the USAF in Czechoslovakia for 2,3000 dollars for each aircraft.
 
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This operation was of high secrecy, as it was opposed by both Britain and the USSR. To preserve secrecy, the Israelis were not allowed to talk with Yugoslavian soldiers or citizens. They were given permission to use the base at Nikšić and repaint their aircraft markings with Yugoslav roundels for the flight to Israel so that the shipment would not arouse any suspicions. After landing in Israel, the roundels were removed to uncover hidden Israeli roundels.
 
  
 
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Spitfire Mk IXc
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Spitfire Mk IXc

Description

The Spitfire Mk IXc is a rank Israeli fighter with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Winged Lions".

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 8,537 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 627 609 18.1 18.7 15.8 15.8 380
Upgraded 676 650 16.4 17.2 24.4 19.5

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X ✓ X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
N/A N/A 230 ~12 ~7
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 321 < 400 < 350 > 450

Survivability and armour

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: Hispano Mk.II (20 mm), Browning (7.7 mm)

The Spitfire Mk IXc (Israel) is armed with:

  • 2 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannons, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total)
  • 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (350 rpg = 1,400 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: AN-M57 (250 lb), Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon

The Spitfire Mk IXc (Israel) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (500 lb total)
  • 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 16 x Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon rockets (500 lb total)
  • 16 x Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon rockets

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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History

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Media

Skins

See also

Related development

External links

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  Spitfire F Mk IX · Spitfire F Mk IXc · Spitfire F Mk XVI
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Export  ▄Spitfire Mk Vb/trop · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc · ▂Spitfire Mk IXc · Spitfire Mk IXc · Spitfire Mk.IX (CW) · Weizman's Spitfire LF Mk.IXe · ▄Spitfire FR Mk XIVe
Seafires  Seafire LF Mk.III · Seafire F Mk XVII · Seafire FR 47
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Hydroplanes  Walrus Mk.I

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P-51  P-51D-20-NA
Spitfires  Spitfire Mk IXc · Weizman's Spitfire LF Mk.IXe · Spitfire Mk.IX (CW)

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