Spitfire IX and XIV Auto RPM control ?

[Bert_Foster]

Am I dreaming ? At one stage in IL2 , I thought in either the Spit MKIX or XIV you were able to couple the Prop lever with the throttle to get governed RPM as a function of Boost.... like auto prop pitch.

 

Historically this was possible in late series aircraft by use of the Override lever, when pulled fully aft coupled the prop lever with the throttle.

Edited September 27, 2023 by Bert_Foster

[357th_KW]

The Mk XIVe collector version with the bubble canopy has this feature.

[LuftManu]

Hello,

 

Yes, the Spitfire XIVe had this feature as KW mentioned. You can also check that on the pilot notes ?

 

Kind regards,

[blockheadgreen_]

The IX should probably have it! A good memoir "Spitfire Diary" by E.A.W. Smith mentions that its inclusion on the Mk IX was one of the differences between it and the (very unpopular) XVI aside from the engine. 

[the_emperor]

15 hours ago, Lythronax said:

The IX should probably have it

 

Definitely!