Comments on: Mk16 Spitfire https://mechtraveller.com/2018/01/mk16-spitfire/ Mechanically-minded travel Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:10:58 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Alastair https://mechtraveller.com/2018/01/mk16-spitfire/#comment-19726 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:26:39 +0000 https://mechtraveller.com/?p=2952#comment-19726 In reply to Dwayne D.

Hi Dwayne, Yes, as I remember it, the clipped wings gave it a faster roll rate; made it more agile…?
(Duh! I should have read my post again before being so quick to comment. Yes that was exactly the purpose!)

]]> By: Dwayne D https://mechtraveller.com/2018/01/mk16-spitfire/#comment-19725 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 13:07:17 +0000 https://mechtraveller.com/?p=2952#comment-19725 MK 16 had a specific purpose. Played a memorable role in attacking the V-2 launch sites on the Dutch coast. Clipped wings are synonymous with the battles over Holland in 1945, totally different role than Battle of Britain.

]]> By: Keith https://mechtraveller.com/2018/01/mk16-spitfire/#comment-1363 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 01:09:36 +0000 https://mechtraveller.com/?p=2952#comment-1363 Love the clipped mk16. A superb ground attack fighter.

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