English Electric Lightning vs. Messerschmitt Bf 109

versus
... or view the full comparison list here.
English Electric Lightning versus Messerschmitt Bf 109
16.84 m 55 ft 3 in length 8.85 m 29 ft 0 in
5.97 m 19 ft 7 in height 3.4 m 11 ft 2 in
10.61 m 34 ft 1 wingspan 9.92 m 32 ft 7 in
2 Rolls-Royce Avon 301R afterburning turbojet engines engines 1 Piston Engine
56.4 kN dry thrust, 72.8 kN with afterburner thrust per engine
112.8 kN dry thrust, 145.6 kN with afterburner total thrust
22,680 kg 50,000 lb MTOW 3,150 kg 6,950 lb
1,300 km 702 nm range 720 km 389 nm
Mach 2.0 2,470 km/h cruise speed 620 km/h 385 mph
Single-seat capacity
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.