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What was Supermarine's Type 300 more commonly known as?

  • Spitfire

  • Seafire

  • Stranraer

  • Swift

Answer

The Spitfire, Supermarine's Type 300, was a British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a critical role in World War II. Developed as a short-range, high-performance interceptor, the Spitfire's elliptical wing design and powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine gave it exceptional maneuverability and speed, making it formidable against enemy aircraft.
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