North American BT-9 vs. Supermarine Spitfire
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North American BT-9 |
versus |
Supermarine Spitfire |
8.79 m |
28 ft 10 in |
length |
9.12 m |
29 ft 11 in |
2.82 m |
9 ft 3 in |
height |
3.48 m |
11 ft 5 in |
10.97 m |
36 ft |
wingspan |
11.28 m |
37 ft |
1 x Wright R-975-3 radial engine |
engines |
1 x Rolls-Royce Merlin |
Approximately 440 hp |
thrust per engine |
1470 hp |
Approximately 440 hp |
total thrust |
1470 hp |
4,300 lb |
1,950 kg |
MTOW |
3,069 kg |
6,770 lb |
917 km |
495 nm |
range |
1,360 mi |
1,184 nm |
150 mph |
241 km/h |
cruise speed |
320 knots |
186 mph |
Pilot and one passenger |
capacity |
1 |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.