Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress vs. Mitsubishi A6M Zero
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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
versus |
Mitsubishi A6M Zero |
22.56 m |
74 ft 0 in |
length |
9.06 m |
29 ft 9 in |
5.82 m |
19 ft 1 in |
height |
3.05 m |
10 ft |
31.62 m |
103 ft 9 in |
wingspan |
12 m |
39 ft 4 in |
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines |
engines |
1 × Nakajima NK1C Sakae-12 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine |
1,200 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
940 hp for take-off, 950 hp at 4,200 m (13,800 ft) |
4,800 horsepower |
total thrust |
940 hp for take-off, 950 hp at 4,200 m (13,800 ft) |
29,484 kg |
65,000 lb |
MTOW |
2,800 kg |
6,170 lb |
2,000 mi |
1,739 nm |
range |
1,010 nm |
1,871 km |
226 mph |
364 km/h |
cruise speed |
180 knots |
105 mph |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.