Why was the Supermarine Spitfire so good?

The Supermarine Spitfire was such a good fighter plane because of its speed, manoeuvrability, and firepower.

Which is better Spitfire or P51?

The Supermarine Spitfire was an excellent plane for its time in the early years of WWII. The later P-51 Mustang was very similar but could fly at a greater range, which proved crucial in operations over Europe from 1944. Both planes had a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine.

Why was the Spitfire called Supermarine?

The Spitfire was called Supermarine because that was the name of the company which first designed and built the planes. Supermarine was an aviation manufacturer specialised in seaplanes.

Supermarine Spitfire

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Definition

The Supermarine Spitfire was a single-seater fighter plane, one of the most important aircraft of the Second World War (1939-45). Employed by the Royal Air Force in such crucial encounters as the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940, the Spitfire gained legendary status thanks to its graceful lines and superlative manoeuvrability.

More about: Supermarine Spitfire

Timeline

Jan 1935
The Supermarine Spitfire prototype is built.
Mar 1936
First test flight of a Supermarine Spitfire.
May 1938
The first operational Supermarine Sptifires are built.
Jul 1938
The first RAF Spitfire squadron is formed: No. 19 Squadron based at Duxford.
May 1940 - Jun 1940
Spitfires are involved in the Dunkirk evacuation.
10 Jul 1940 - 31 Oct 1940
The Battle of Britain (official Air Ministry dates).
1954
The RAF's last operational Supermarine Spitfires are withdrawn from service.