Comparison of Grumman F4F Wildcat and Supermarine Spitfire [S]ave
| Attribute |  Grumman F4F Wildcat × |  Supermarine Spitfire × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Grumman | Supermarine |
| Model | Grumman F4F Wildcat | Supermarine Spitfire |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1939 | 1938 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1945 | 1948 |
| Type | Military Propellor Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
| Icao | F4F | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Pratt & Whitney R-1830-76 | 1x Rolls-Royce Merlin 45 V-12 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,200 | 1,470 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 533 | 593 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 135 | 126 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,037 | 1,778 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,040 | 11,278 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 16.76 | 13.21 |
| Take off distance (m) | 195 | 306 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 242 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 3,975 | 3,039 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 3,367 | 3,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 500 | 500 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 984 | 386 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 8.76 | 9.12 |
| Tail height (m) | 3.6 | 3.48 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Wing span (m) | 11.58 | 11.23 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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