Spit XIV "e" or not to "e"

[OH_i_812]

Hello,

In the Collector Planes I see 2 Spit XIV's. How do I know which one is the "e" ?

 

Thax

OH_i_812

[migmadmarine]

The E refers to the 20 mm and .50 cal configuration, which is a modification on the early type, and the default on the late bubble top type.

[Ghost666]

Ok, I think you are talking about in the store. Yes, both are called "Spitfire MkXIV". I can see your confusion. The new one also says "Teardrop Canopy". and is the first one on the page. Hope this helps.

[simfan2015]

I bought both, (new) e-, aswell as the other Spit XIV collector plane.

I would think if you want be be historically accurate you better fly the non-e in Normandy I guess (especially in 1944).

But I don't really care too much as both, to me. are quite similar-looking and ... flying, but the 'e' gives me better back-sight.

As a 'collector' I simply could not resist to get both ?   

Edited March 31, 2023 by simfan2015

[Jaws2002]

8 hours ago, simfan2015 said:

I bought both, (new) e-, aswell as the other Spit XIV collector plane.

I would think if you want be be historically accurate you better fly the non-e in Normandy I guess (especially in 1944).

But I don't really care too much as both, to me. are quite similar-looking and ... flying, but the 'e' gives me better back-sight.

As a 'collector' I simply could not resist to get both ?   

The new one has amazing visibility. Both to the rear and forward,  around the frame. You move your head to one side and you can see everything around the frames.

 

[kestrel79]

Bubble top Spit is a sexy beast. Anyone make an all metal version yet? Or that cool recon blue color?

[I./JG52_Woutwocampe]

I'm curious to see the rpm/throttle interconnect mode on the new Spit.

 

Is it simply like if you would move the two levers together or more of a progressive rpm curve like on german aircrafts?