Comparisons / Comparison of Grumman F4F Wildcat and Supermarine Spitfire

Comparison of Grumman F4F Wildcat and Supermarine Spitfire [S]ave

Attribute
Grumman F4F Wildcat
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Supermarine Spitfire
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General
ManufacturerGrummanSupermarine
ModelGrumman F4F WildcatSupermarine Spitfire
CountryUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
Manufactured from (year)19391938
Manufactured to (year)19451948
TypeMilitary Propellor PlanesMilitary Propellor Planes
IcaoF4F-
Performance
Engine1x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-761x Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 V-12
Power, hp (hp)1,2001,470
Max cruise speed (km/h)533593
Approach speed (km/h)135126
Travel range (km)2,0371,778
Service ceiling (m)12,04011,278
Rate of climb (m/sec)16.7613.21
Take off distance (m)195306
Landing distance (m)-242
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)3,9753,039
Max landing weight (kg)3,3673,000
Max payload (kg)500500
Fuel tank capacity (l)984386
Dimensions
Seats11
Exterior length (m)8.769.12
Tail height (m)3.63.48
Fuselage diameter (m)1.40.9
Wing span (m)11.5811.23
Wing tipsNo WingletsNo Winglets



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