Comparison of Bristol Beaufighter and Martin 187 Baltimore

Attribute	Bristol Beaufighter ×	Martin 187 Baltimore ×
General
Manufacturer	Bristol Aeroplane Company	Glenn L. Martin Company
Model	Bristol Beaufighter	Martin 187 Baltimore
Country	United Kingdom	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1940	1941
Manufactured to (year)	1946	1944
Type	Military Propellor Planes	Military Propellor Planes
Performance
Engine	2x Bristol Hercules XVII or Bristol Hercules XVIII	2x Wright GR-2600-A5B
Power, hp (hp)	1,750	1,700
Max cruise speed (km/h)	537	546
Approach speed (km/h)	167	189
Travel range (km)	2,815	1,574
Service ceiling (m)	8,077	7,315
Rate of climb (m/sec)	8.13	6.33
Take off distance (m)	695	-
Landing distance (m)	700	-
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	11,521	10,900
Max payload (kg)	2,000	1,100
Fuel tank capacity (l)	3,100	1,855
Dimensions
Seats	2	4
Exterior length (m)	12.6	14.8
Tail height (m)	4.83	5.4
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.35	1.1
Wing span (m)	17.63	18.7
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets