Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun vs. Piper L-4 Grasshopper
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Messerschmitt Bf 108 Taifun |
versus |
Piper L-4 Grasshopper |
8.30 m |
27 ft 3 in |
length |
6.86 m |
22 ft 5 in |
2.3 m |
7 ft 7 in |
height |
2.03 m |
6 ft 8 in |
10.5 m |
34 ft 5 in |
wingspan |
10.72 m |
35 ft 2 in |
1 x Argus As 10C inverted V8 engine |
engines |
1 x Continental O-170-3 piston engine |
Approximately 240 hp |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 65 hp |
Approximately 240 hp |
total thrust |
Approximately 65 hp |
1,200 kg |
2,646 lb |
MTOW |
1,220 lb |
553 kg |
805 km |
435 nm |
range |
306 km |
165 nm |
180 mph |
290 km/h |
cruise speed |
65 mph |
105 km/h |
3-4 passengers |
capacity |
Pilot and observer |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.