Consolidated PBY Catalina vs. Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun
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| Consolidated PBY Catalina |
versus |
Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun |
| 9.22 m |
30 ft 3 in |
length |
8.30 m |
27 ft 3 in |
| 2.74 m |
9 ft |
height |
2.3 m |
7 ft 7 in |
| 14.63 m |
48 ft |
wingspan |
10.5 m |
34 ft 5 in |
| 1 x Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine |
engines |
1 x Argus As 10C inverted V8 engine |
| Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 240 hp |
| Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
total thrust |
Approximately 240 hp |
| 5,100 lb |
2,313 kg |
MTOW |
1,200 kg |
2,646 lb |
| 732 km |
395 nm |
range |
805 km |
435 nm |
| 143 mph |
230 km/h |
cruise speed |
180 mph |
290 km/h |
| 7 passengers or equivalent cargo |
capacity |
3-4 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.
