North American BT-9 vs. Polikarpov I-16
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North American BT-9 |
versus |
Polikarpov I-16 |
8.79 m |
28 ft 10 in |
length |
6.13 m |
20 ft 1 in |
2.82 m |
9 ft 3 in |
height |
3.25 m |
10 ft 8 in |
10.97 m |
36 ft |
wingspan |
9 m |
29 ft 6 in |
1 x Wright R-975-3 radial engine |
engines |
1x Shvetsov M-25 radial engine |
Approximately 440 hp |
thrust per engine |
1000 hp |
Approximately 440 hp |
total thrust |
1000 hp |
4,300 lb |
1,950 kg |
MTOW |
2,060 kg |
4,540 lb |
917 km |
495 nm |
range |
248 mi |
216 nm |
150 mph |
241 km/h |
cruise speed |
180 mph |
290 km/h |
Pilot and one passenger |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.