Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress vs. Piper PA-18 Super Cub
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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
versus |
Piper PA-18 Super Cub |
22.56 m |
74 ft 0 in |
length |
6.76 m |
22 ft 2 in |
5.82 m |
19 ft 1 in |
height |
2.03 m |
6 ft 8 in |
31.62 m |
103 ft 9 in |
wingspan |
10.74 m |
35 ft 3 in |
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines |
engines |
1 x Lycoming O-320 series engine |
1,200 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
4,800 horsepower |
total thrust |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
29,484 kg |
65,000 lb |
MTOW |
793 kg |
1,749 lb |
2,000 mi |
1,739 nm |
range |
470 km |
254 nm |
226 mph |
364 km/h |
cruise speed |
140 km/h |
87 mph |
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capacity |
1-2 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.