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Spitfire LF Mk IX Quick Reference

V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Rotation~90-100 MPH (78-87 kts)Weight dependent
Climb~160-180 MPH IASBest rate of climb
Approach90-95 MPH (78-82 kts)Normal approach
Threshold85-90 MPHOver runway
Gear Limit160 MPHMax gear extended
Flap Limit140 MPHMax flaps extended

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Takeoff+9 BOOST / 2,850 RPM
Climb+7 BOOST / 2,650 RPM
Cruise+4 BOOST / 2,400 RPM
Emergency (5 min)+18 BOOST / 3,000 RPM

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
UPAnyCruise / Climb
DOWN (full)< 140 MPHLanding

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
Max Boost (Takeoff)+9 LB/IN2
Max Boost (Emergency)+18 LB/IN2 (5 min)
Max RPM3,000
Oil Pressure45-90 PSI
Oil Temp Max90 C
Coolant Temp Max135 C

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Internal Fuel85 gal (325 L)
Max G+7.33 / -4.0
Cannons2x Hispano 20mm
Machine Guns4x .303 Browning
Max Crosswind12 kts
Supercharger Change Alt~12,000 ft (M to S gear)