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Messerschmitt Bf 109
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Supermarine Spitfire
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Messerschmitt | Supermarine |
| Type | Fighters & multirole | Fighters & multirole |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| First flight | 1935 | 1936 |
| Status | Retired | Retired |
| Units built | 33,984 | 20,351 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 9.02 m | 9.47 m |
| Wingspan | 9.92 m | 11.23 m |
| Height | 2.60 m | 3.86 m |
| Wing area | 16.1 m² | 22.5 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 2,247 kg | 2,614 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 3,400 kg | 3,400 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 640 km/h | 657 km/h |
| Range | 850 km | 698 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m | 13,100 m |
| Rate of climb | 17.0 m/s | 20.0 m/s |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Hardpoints | — | 3 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Daimler-Benz DB 605A | Rolls-Royce Merlin 61 (Mk IX) |
| Power (each) | 1,085 kW | 1,167 kW |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.