1. Introduction. Level speed tests have been carried out on Spitfire VIII Coversion JF.319 fitted with a Griffon R.G.5.S.M. engine, 18 lb/sq.in. boost rating. Externally this aircraft was in a Spitfire Mark XIV condition. 2. Summary of Results At the all up weight for the Spitfire XIV i.e. 8400 lb. and at 18 lb/sq.in. and 2750 r.p.m., the results are:- (a) Maximum level speed in F.S. gear, 447 m.p.h. at 25600 ft.
3. Condition of Aircraft (a) Griffon R.G.5.S.M. engine No. 1282 fitted.
This engine is cleared for 18 lb/sq.in. boost and has a .51 airscrew reduction gear.
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Morris type QFH intercoolant radiator | Starboard duct |
Morris type QFG radiator | Starboard duct |
Morris type QFJ radiator | Port duct |
Morris type QFK oil cooler | Port duct |
(d) Tropical type of air intake to Drg. No. 35638 Sht. 35 was fitted without a filter or by-pass shutter.
4. Reduction of Results Results have been reduced to I.C.A.N. standard conditions in accordance with A.P. 970. Chap. 1000 para. 23. 5. Engine Limitations Maximum for all out level: 5 minutes duration 18 lb/sq.in. boost at 2750 r.p.m. 6. Results The level speed results are given on the attached curves. |