Attribute | ![]() Grumman F4F Wildcat × | ![]() Curtiss P-36 Hawk × |
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General | ||
Manufacturer | Grumman | Curtiss |
Model | Grumman F4F Wildcat | Curtiss P-36 Hawk |
Country | United States | United States |
Manufactured from (year) | 1939 | 1938 |
Manufactured to (year) | 1945 | 1944 |
Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
Icao | F4F | P36 |
Performance | ||
Engine | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-76 | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-17 Twin Wasp |
Power, hp (hp) | 1,200 | 1,050 |
Max cruise speed (km/h) | 533 | 504 |
Approach speed (km/h) | 135 | 120 |
Travel range (km) | 2,037 | 1,389 |
Service ceiling (m) | 12,040 | 10,058 |
Rate of climb (m/sec) | 16.76 | 17.27 |
Take off distance (m) | 195 | - |
Weights | ||
Max take off weight (kg) | 3,975 | 2,726 |
Max landing weight (kg) | 3,367 | 2,563 |
Max payload (kg) | 500 | 550 |
Fuel tank capacity (l) | 984 | 511 |
Dimensions | ||
Seats | 1 | 1 |
Exterior length (m) | 8.76 | 8.7 |
Tail height (m) | 3.6 | 2.84 |
Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.4 | 1.2 |
Wing span (m) | 11.58 | 11.38 |
Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |