Comparison of Curtiss P-36 Hawk and Grumman F4F Wildcat [S]ave
| Attribute |  Grumman F4F Wildcat × |  Curtiss P-36 Hawk × |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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