Comparison of Curtiss P-36 Hawk and Supermarine Spitfire [S]ave
| Attribute |  Supermarine Spitfire × |  Curtiss P-36 Hawk × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Supermarine | Curtiss |
| Model | Supermarine Spitfire | Curtiss P-36 Hawk |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1938 | 1938 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1948 | 1944 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | - | P36 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 V-12 | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-17 Twin Wasp |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,470 | 1,050 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 593 | 504 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 126 | 120 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,778 | 1,389 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 11,278 | 10,058 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 13.21 | 17.27 |
| Take off distance (m) | 306 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 242 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 3,039 | 2,726 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 3,000 | 2,563 |
| Max payload (kg) | 500 | 550 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 386 | 511 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 9.12 | 8.7 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.48 | 2.84 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.23 | 11.38 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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