World War 2 Aviation

Fighter Profile

Grumman F6F Hellcat:Grumman F6F-3 Hellcats on 1 January 1943

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 33 ft 7 in (10.24 m)
  • Wingspan: 42 ft 10 in (13.06 m)
  • Maximum speed: 380 mph
  • Combat radius: 945 mi.

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Mitsubishi A6M Zero:

  • Crew: 1
  • Wingspan: 12.0 m (39 ft 4 in)
  • Maximum speed: 331 mph
  • Range: 3,105 km

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Focke- Wulf Fw 190:

  • Crew: One
  • Length: 9.00 m (29 ft 0 in)
  • Wingspan: 10.51 m (34 ft 5 in)
  • Speed: 383 mph 408 mph with boost
  • Range: 500 miles

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North American Aviation P-51 Mustang:

  • Crew: 1
  • Length: 32 ft 3 in (9.83 m)
  • Wingspan: 37 ft 0 in (11.28 m)
  • Maximum speed: 437 mph (703 km/h) at 25,000 ft (7,620 m)
  • Range: 1,650 mi (2,755 km) with external tanks

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Supermarine Spitfire:

  • Crew: one pilot
  • Length: 29 ft 11 in (9.12 m)
  • Wingspan: 36 ft 10 in (11.23 m)
  • Maximum speed: 378 mph, (330 knots605 km/h)
  • Combat radius: 410 nmi (470 mi, 760 km)
  • Guns: Mk I, Mk II, Mk VA