Comparison of Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and Grumman F6F Hellcat [S]ave
| Attribute |  Grumman F6F Hellcat × |  Curtiss P-40 Warhawk × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Grumman | Curtiss |
| Model | Grumman F6F Hellcat | Curtiss P-40 Warhawk |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1942 | 1939 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1945 | 1944 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | F6F | P40 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp | 1x Allison V-1710-39 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 2,000 | 1,240 |
| Avionics | AN/APS-4 Radar | - |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 630 | 589 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 139 | 154 |
| Travel range (km) | 1,759 | 1,152 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 11,278 | 8,839 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 18.54 | 10.67 |
| Take off distance (m) | 475 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 570 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 6,992 | 4,173 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 5,714 | 3,862 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1,800 | 910 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 946 | 594 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 10.24 | 10.15 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.99 | 3.77 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.5 | 1 |
| Wing span (m) | 13.06 | 11.36 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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