Consolidated PBY Catalina vs. Mitsubishi A6M Zero
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Consolidated PBY Catalina |
versus |
Mitsubishi A6M Zero |
9.22 m |
30 ft 3 in |
length |
9.06 m |
29 ft 9 in |
2.74 m |
9 ft |
height |
3.05 m |
10 ft |
14.63 m |
48 ft |
wingspan |
12 m |
39 ft 4 in |
1 x Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior radial engine |
engines |
1 × Nakajima NK1C Sakae-12 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine |
Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
thrust per engine |
940 hp for take-off, 950 hp at 4,200 m (13,800 ft) |
Approximately 450 hp (335 kW) |
total thrust |
940 hp for take-off, 950 hp at 4,200 m (13,800 ft) |
5,100 lb |
2,313 kg |
MTOW |
2,800 kg |
6,170 lb |
732 km |
395 nm |
range |
1,010 nm |
1,871 km |
143 mph |
230 km/h |
cruise speed |
180 knots |
105 mph |
7 passengers or equivalent cargo |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.