Oreo
Senior Airman
The Spitfire was manufactured throughout the entire war, and with various gun combinations as the war went on. I will post the gun arrangements I am familiar with and you can vote for the best.
Here's where it gets interesting. "Best" doesn't have to mean "the biggest thump," it can also mean "best all-around." You have to remember that the Spitfire was a light-weight dog-fighting aircraft, and equipment weight was at a premium, as was drag. The heavier the guns were, the less maneuverable it could be. Also, cannons were not always the best for every job, as they were harder to aim in a dogfight, and fired more slowly, meaning they were less likely to hit a gyrating target.
Now, I just know somebody's going to remember some obscure Spitfire armament I've forgotten about or never heard of. That's life. If you choose "other", please tell us on the thread what that "other" was, and verify that the Spit actually used such armament in squadron service.
Here's where it gets interesting. "Best" doesn't have to mean "the biggest thump," it can also mean "best all-around." You have to remember that the Spitfire was a light-weight dog-fighting aircraft, and equipment weight was at a premium, as was drag. The heavier the guns were, the less maneuverable it could be. Also, cannons were not always the best for every job, as they were harder to aim in a dogfight, and fired more slowly, meaning they were less likely to hit a gyrating target.
Now, I just know somebody's going to remember some obscure Spitfire armament I've forgotten about or never heard of. That's life. If you choose "other", please tell us on the thread what that "other" was, and verify that the Spit actually used such armament in squadron service.
