Orthographic projection of the Spiteful Mk.XIV. The Spiteful possesses the elliptical horizontal stabiliser of the Spitfire, but lacks the elliptical wing.
Data from Supermarine Aircraft since 1914 [5]
General characteristics
Crew: One
Length: 32 ft 11 in (10.03 m)
Wingspan: 35 ft 0 in (10.67 m)
Height: 13 ft 5 in (4.09 m)
Wing area: 210 ft² (19.5 m²)
Empty weight: 7,350 lb (3,331 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 9,950 lb (4,523 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Griffon 69 V-12 engine, 2,375 hp (1,772 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed: 483 mph (420 knots, 778 km/h) at 21,000 ft (6,400 m)
Range: 564 mi (490 nmi, 908 km)
Service ceiling: 42,000 ft (12,800 m)
Rate of climb: 4,890 ft/min (24.8 m/s)
Armament
Guns: 4 × 20 mm (.79 in) Hispano Mk V cannons
Rockets: 8-12 × 3inch "60 lb" rocket projectiles
Bombs: 2 × 1,000 lb (450 kg) bombs
