de Havilland Mosquito vs. English Electric Lightning
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de Havilland Mosquito |
versus |
English Electric Lightning |
13.57 m |
44 ft 6 in |
length |
16.84 m |
55 ft 3 in |
5.3 m |
17 ft 5 in |
height |
5.97 m |
19 ft 7 in |
16.52 m |
54 ft 2 in |
wingspan |
10.61 m |
34 ft 1 |
Two Rolls-Royce Merlins |
engines |
2 Rolls-Royce Avon 301R afterburning turbojet engines |
1,690 hp |
thrust per engine |
56.4 kN dry thrust, 72.8 kN with afterburner |
3,380 hp |
total thrust |
112.8 kN dry thrust, 145.6 kN with afterburner |
11,340 kg |
25,000 lb |
MTOW |
22,680 kg |
50,000 lb |
1,955 mi |
1,701 nm |
range |
1,300 km |
702 nm |
325 mph |
523 km/h |
cruise speed |
Mach 2.0 |
2,470 km/h |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.