Is Supermarine still a company?

Eventually, the Supermarine brand was consumed by Vickers-Armstrongs (Aircraft) as it became part of British Aircraft Corporation in 1960 and although it is fondly remembered in terms of the Spitfire and alike, today it only remains in the USA as a company manufacturing replica aircraft in kit form.

Who manufactured the Supermarine Spitfire?

SupermarineSupermarine Spitfire / ManufacturerSupermarine was a British aircraft manufacturer that is most famous for producing the Spitfire fighter plane during World War II as well as a range of seaplanes and flying boats, and a series of jet-powered fighter aircraft after World War II. Wikipedia

Why was the Spitfire called Supermarine?

It was named after the daughter of the manufacturer’s chairman. The Spitfire’s name is often assumed to derive from its ferocious firing capabilities. But it likely owes just as much to Sir Robert McLean’s pet name for his young daughter, Ann, who he called “the little spitfire”.

Can you buy a Supermarine Spitfire?

As mentioned above, the 100 point restoration of this Spitfire took 11 years to complete, and the aircraft is now listed for sale with an asking price of £3,500,000, which works out to approximately $4,710,000 USD.

How much does a replica Spitfire cost?

80% or 90% scale replica Supermarine Mk IX Spitfire. Experimental weight category. Pricing: Mk26B (90% scale) – US$165,000 kit only.

What is the difference between a Spitfire and a Supermarine Spitfire?

Mk II Spitfires were designed to be more powerful and faster than the original model. The main difference between these is the fact that the Supermarine Spitfire Mk II came with a Merlin Mk XII powerplant.

Where were Spitfires manufactured?

Southampton is integral to the story of the Spitfire. The prototype Spitfire first flew from Southampton Airport and production of the earliest models was based at the Supermarine factory in Woolston.

How much is a Supermarine Spitfire worth?

An American Mustang – lauded as the US’s answer to the Spitfire – sold for $3.5m in 2019, is today valued at $4.5m, while a British Hawker Fury which cost £1m in 2016 is now a £2m aircraft. “I’d struggle to identify any aircraft of these type and standards which haven’t doubled in value,” says Grace.

How much would it cost to build a Spitfire today?

5. Back when production of the Spitfire was underway it cost an average of £12,604 for each aircraft. Today that would equate to just under £800,000 for each Spitfire produced. This is more expensive than the RAF’s other high-performance fighter – the Hurricane.