In an effort to provide some element of consistency, this list provides you the wingspan
and the (maximum) level flight speeds for each aircraft listed. If an * appears, the speed
will be for "cruising speed". Compiled from Jane’s Encyclopedia of Aviation in Aug.-Sept
1994.
Manufacturer |
Aircraft Type |
Wingspan |
Engine |
Max. Speed |
Albatros |
D.Va |
29’8" |
Mercedes |
115.5 mph |
A.V. Roe |
504 |
36’ |
LeRhone |
90.0 mph |
Beechcraft |
M.17 Staggerwing |
32’ |
Wasp Jr. |
198.0 mph |
Beechcraft |
T-34 |
33’3" |
Con. 470 |
257.0 mph |
Bell |
P-39 |
34’ |
Allison |
385.0 mph |
Bellanca |
Citabia |
33’ 5" |
LY- 0-235 |
132 mph |
Cessna |
182 Skylane |
35’ 10" |
CNT |
170.0 mph |
Cessna |
Skymaster O-2 |
29’ 9" |
CNT IO-360 |
206.0 mph |
Curtiss |
JN Jenny |
43’ 7" |
OX5 |
75.0 mph |
Curtiss |
P-40 |
37’ 3" |
Allison |
378.0 mph |
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