Supermarine Spitfire vs. Piper PA-18 Super Cub
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| Supermarine Spitfire |
versus |
Piper PA-18 Super Cub |
| 9.12 m |
29 ft 11 in |
length |
6.76 m |
22 ft 2 in |
| 3.48 m |
11 ft 5 in |
height |
2.03 m |
6 ft 8 in |
| 11.28 m |
37 ft |
wingspan |
10.74 m |
35 ft 3 in |
| 1 x Rolls-Royce Merlin |
engines |
1 x Lycoming O-320 series engine |
| 1470 hp |
thrust per engine |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
| 1470 hp |
total thrust |
150 to 160 horsepower (112 to 119 kW) |
| 3,069 kg |
6,770 lb |
MTOW |
793 kg |
1,749 lb |
| 1,360 mi |
1,184 nm |
range |
470 km |
254 nm |
| 320 knots |
186 mph |
cruise speed |
140 km/h |
87 mph |
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capacity |
1-2 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.
