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