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