Boeing B-29 Superfortress vs. Supermarine Spitfire
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Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
versus |
Supermarine Spitfire |
30.17 m |
99 ft 0 in |
length |
9.12 m |
29 ft 11 in |
9.02 m |
29 ft 7 in |
height |
3.48 m |
11 ft 5 in |
43.06 m |
141 ft 3 in |
wingspan |
11.28 m |
37 ft |
4 Wright R-3350s |
engines |
1 x Rolls-Royce Merlin |
2,200 hp |
thrust per engine |
1470 hp |
8,800 hp |
total thrust |
1470 hp |
63,502 kg |
140,000 lb |
MTOW |
3,069 kg |
6,770 lb |
3,700 mi |
3,219 nm |
range |
1,360 mi |
1,184 nm |
220 mph |
354 km/h |
cruise speed |
320 knots |
186 mph |
20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load |
capacity |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.