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Spitfire Mk IXc

Spitfire Mk IXc

AB	RB	SB
4.3	4.3	4.7

Class:

Fighter

Research:54 000

Purchase:185 000

Description

The Spitfire Mk IXc is a rank IV Israeli fighter with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB/RB) and 4.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update "Winged Lions".

General info

Flight performance

Max speed

at 8 537 m650 km/h

Turn time17 s

Max altitude11 500 m

EngineRolls-Royce Merlin-61

TypeInline

Cooling systemWater

Take-off weight4 t

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)
Characteristics	AB	RB	Max altitude (metres)	AB	RB	AB	RB	Take-off run (metres)
Stock	627	609	11500	18.1	18.7	15.8	15.8	380
Upgraded	676	650	11500	16.4	17.2	24.4	19.5	380

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
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
774	270	N/A	N/A	230	~12	~7

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 321	< 400	< 350	> 450

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person

Speed of destruction

Structural774 km/h

Gear270 km/h

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

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB2 369 → 3 065

RB5 457 → 7 061

SB7 928 → 10 258

Total cost of modifications47 300

86 300

Talisman cost1 500

Crew training52 000

Experts185 000

Aces940

Research Aces480 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

90 / 220 / 450 %

166 / 166 / 166 %

Modifications

Flight performance

Survivability

Weaponry

Fuselage repair Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 400 190	Radiator Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 400 190
Compressor Research: 2 600 Cost: 4 700 210
Wings repair Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 400 190	Engine Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 400 190
Engine injection Research: 5 100 Cost: 9 300 410

Airframe

Research:

2 600

Cost:

4 700

210

Cover

Research:

5 100

Cost:

9 300

410

bmg303_belt_pack Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 400 190	hispano_belt_pack Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 400 190
	hispano_mk2_new_gun Research: 2 600 Cost: 4 700 210	SBC mark 25 Research: 2 600 Cost: 4 700 210
bmg303_new_gun Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 400 190	Mk.II year 1942 Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 400 190	8-cm Flz.-Rakete Research: 2 400 Cost: 4 400 190
	Mk.II year 1943 Research: 5 100 Cost: 9 300 410

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 12 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon

Ammunition240 rounds

Fire rate600 shots/min

Weapon 24 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun

Ammunition1 400 rounds

Fire rate1 000 shots/min

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

List of setups (3)

Setup 12 x 250 lb AN-M57 bomb

Setup 22 x 250 lb AN-M57 bomb
16 x 8-cm Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon rockets

Setup 316 x 8-cm Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon rockets

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

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".

Pros:

Cons:

History

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Media

Skins

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External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

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other literature.

Supermarine
Spitfires
Merlin engine	Spitfire Mk Ia · Spitfire Mk IIa · Spitfire Mk.IIa Venture I · Spitfire Mk IIb
	Spitfire Mk Vb · Spitfire Mk Vb/trop · Spitfire Mk Vc · Spitfire Mk Vc/trop
	Spitfire F Mk IX · Spitfire F Mk IXc · Spitfire F Mk XVI
	Spitfire LF Mk IX · Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk IXc
Griffon engine	Spitfire F Mk XIVc · Spitfire F Mk XIVe · Prendergast's Spitfire FR Mk XIVe · Spitfire F Mk XVIIIe · Spitfire F Mk 22 · Spitfire F Mk 24
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
Export	▄Seafire LF Mk.III
Jet fighters	Attacker FB 1 · Attacker FB.2 · Scimitar F Mk.1 · Swift F.1 · Swift F.7
Hydroplanes	Walrus Mk.I

Israel fighters
Bf 109	Sakeen
P-51	P-51D-20-NA
Spitfires	Spitfire Mk IXc · Weizman's Spitfire LF Mk.IXe · Spitfire Mk.IX (CW)

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} '''Israeli''' fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Winged Lions"]].
-The Spitfire is an excelent dogfighter. It fits 2x 20mm Hispanos with 4x 7.7mm 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
 == General info ==
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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 excelent handling in air combat compared enemys such as the '''P-51''' and '''Bf-109'''. However it lacks speed and acceleration for its BR compared to his opponents
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-* ''38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen'' in front of the Pilot
+''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.''
-* ''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
-* ''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''
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-Pilots most common and dangerous opponents will be the Bf-109s and P-51s at 4.0+ BR due to their supperior speed and acceleration specially at altitudes above 5KM when the Spitfire loses significant engine power. A better alternative is fighting at around 3-4KM, however, at this BR fighters like the Fw-190 and P-47s will outrun you but not out-turn the Spitfire. However, your good climb rate means that getting to 4KM is faster compared to other planes like the Fw-190 and P-47s, making it easier to start fights with better energy.
+''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''
-Pilots should use their supperior agility to lure boom and zoom fighters to lower altitudes (around 3-4KM) and force them into a turn-fight in wich, thanks to the Spitfire low turn time, pilots should be able to cut into their enemies turn soon or later. Note that to initiate a turn-fight pilots should be flying at 350-400KM/h, this is due to low energy retention, and thus prolonged fights with enemies should be avoided, specially if this enemies initiate the fight with higher speed than you. The only planes that will consistently out-turn you will be 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 600M) with 300-400 of convergence. Hits at enemys flying straight are hard without good aming, thus the best way to deal with foes is at the moment of dogfight when the wing mounted guns become a bennefit
-Engine is know for overheating and this should be controlled by manually changing the engine power. The spitfire requires knowledge and trigger discipline, but even with that, Hispanos have mediocre damage, and thus, going for bombers without good aiming should be avoided, however, when fighting this, atack 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 excelent climb rate of the Spitfire
-Ground RB should be avoided, Hispanos lack penetration to kill light tanks or SPAA and ground ordenance is lackluster, however good aiming with the rockets may result in a good amount of kills against light and medium targets. Pilots could also use the spitfire to clear the skies in moments when the enemy has complete air supremacy.
 === Pros and cons ===
-<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->'''Pros:'''
+<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
+''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''
-* Good roll rate and maneuverability.
-* Good low-altitude performance.
-* Larger ammo supply of 120 RPG for the 20 mm cannons, compared to other Spitfire variants with 60 RPG.
-* Machine gun ammo pool of 350 RPG, good for unexperienced pilots.
-* Similar muzzle velocity between the MGs and the cannons making it easier to aim
-* Amazing climb rate, superior to many boom and zoom fighters such as the Bf-109 when upgraded
+'''Pros:'''
 *
 '''Cons:'''
-* Poor cannon overheating when stock (lack of accuracy and jamming)
-* Poor damage output of the MGs
-* Poor high altitude performance (above 5,000 m).
-* Poor acceleration.
-* Roll rate compression ~400KM/h
-* Prone to fires and not all tanks are self sealling
 *
 == History ==
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-The Supermarine Spitfire was a british, single engine, full metal monoplane fighter used mainly during World War II, however it was used by Israel during the Arab-Israel cconflict of 1948. The plane itself had many variant however it performed very well against Luftwaffe aircraft during World War II such as the Bf-109 and the Fw-190 or the mix of planes from the Arab forces like the Macchi M.C 205, Fiat G.55 and Hawker Hurricanes.
+''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 Mk.IX variant had a total of 5665 planes produced and is known as the most produced variant of the Spitfire, but at the moment it was a stop-gap solution before more capable variants could be produced. It was used mainly as a fighter, interceptor, fighter-bomber and as a reconnaissance aircraft. It would be modified and upgraded trough it's entire career with the introduction of a bubble canopy, gyroscopic sights, modified intercoolers and the introduction of Rolls Royce Griffon Engines
 == Media ==
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 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=spitfire_mk9c_iaf Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
-Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|hvYn44znU5Q|"Spitfire Mk.IXc Israel - War Thunder Review" Content Creator: Jengar}}
 == See also ==
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 ;Related development
-* [[Spitfire F Mk IXc]]
-* [[Spitfire LF Mk IX]]
-* [[Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk IXc]]
-* [[Spitfire Mk IXc (USSR)]]
-* [[Spitfire LF Mk IXc (USA)]]
 * [[Spitfire (Family)]]
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-** Spitfire Mk IXc (USSR)
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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Difference between revisions of "Spitfire Mk IXc (Israel)"

Revision as of 00:43, 20 July 2023

Contents

Description

General info

Flight performance

Details

Survivability and armour

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Offensive armament

Suspended armament

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links