Indicated stall speed in flight configuration: 158..192 km/h (98..119 mph)
Indicated stall speed in takeoff/landing configuration: 147..177 km/h (91..110 mph)
Dive speed limit: 812 km/h (505 mph)
Maximum load factor: 10.0 G
Stall angle of attack in flight configuration: 19.0 °
Stall angle of attack in landing configuration: 16.0 °
Packard V-1650-3:
Maximum true air speed at sea level, engine mode - WEP: 600 km/h (373 mph)
Maximum true air speed at 9000 m (29530 feet), engine mode - WEP: 700 km/h (435 mph)
Maximum true air speed at sea level, engine mode - WEP, with 150 grade fuel: 619 km/h (385 mph)
Maximum true air speed at 7750 m (25430 feet), engine mode - WEP, with 150 grade fuel: 713 km/h (443 mph)
Maximum true air speed at sea level, engine mode - Combat: 582 km/h (362 mph)
Maximum true air speed at 9500 m (31170 feet), engine mode - Combat: 691 km/h (429 mph)
Maximum true air speed at sea level, engine mode - Cruise: 506 km/h (314 mph)
Maximum true air speed at 10000 m (32810 feet), engine mode - Cruise: 662 km/h (411 mph)
Service ceiling: 12680 m (41600 feet)
Climb at engine mode - WEP
Climb rate at sea level: 18.6 m/s (3661 feet/min)
Climb rate at 3000 m (9843 feet): 17.8 m/s (3504 feet/min)
Climb rate at 6000 m (19685 feet): 13.1 m/s (2579 feet/min)
Maximum performance turn at sea level: 19.2 s, at 290 km/h (180 mph) IAS.
Maximum performance turn at 3000 m (9843 feet): 28.0 s, at 295 km/h (183 mph) IAS.
Flight endurance at 3000 m (9843 feet): 4.3 h, at 350 km/h (217 mph) IAS.
Packard V-1650-7:
Maximum true air speed at sea level, engine mode - WEP: 604 km/h (375 mph)
Maximum true air speed at 7500 m (24600 feet), engine mode - WEP: 717 km/h (446 mph)
Maximum true air speed at sea level, engine mode - WEP, with 150 grade fuel: 626 km/h (389 mph)
Maximum true air speed at 6250 m (20505 feet), engine mode - WEP, with 150 grade fuel: 721 km/h (448 mph)
Maximum true air speed at sea level, engine mode - Combat: 588 km/h (365 mph)
Maximum true air speed at 8500 m (27890 feet), engine mode - Combat: 713 km/h (443 mph)
Maximum true air speed at sea level, engine mode - Cruise: 521 km/h (324 mph)
Maximum true air speed at 8500 m (27890 feet), engine mode - Cruise: 665 km/h (413 mph)
Service ceiling: 12680 m (41600 feet)
Climb at engine mode - WEP
Climb rate at sea level: 19.3 m/s (3799 feet/min)
Climb rate at 3000 m (9843 feet): 18.0 m/s (3543 feet/min)
Climb rate at 6000 m (19685 feet): 11.8 m/s (2323 feet/min)
Maximum performance turn at sea level: 19.0 s, at 290 km/h (180 mph) IAS.
Maximum performance turn at 3000 m (9843 feet): 28.0 s, at 295 km/h (183 mph) IAS.
Flight endurance at 3000 m (9843 feet): 4.3 h, at 350 km/h (217 mph) IAS.
Takeoff speed: 185..200 km/h (115..125 mph)
Glideslope speed: 185..210 km/h (115..130 mph)
Landing speed: 175..195 km/h (110..120 mph)
Landing angle: 12.9 °
Note 1: the data provided is for international standard atmosphere (ISA).
Note 2: flight performance ranges are given for possible aircraft mass ranges.
Note 3: maximum speeds, climb rates and turn times are given for standard aircraft mass and 68% of fuel.
Note 4: turn times are given for WEP power.
Engine:
Model: Packard V-1650-3
Maximum power in WEP mode at sea level: 1550 HP
Maximum power in Combat mode at sea level: 1385 HP
Maximum power in WEP mode at 7860 m (25800 feet): 1235 HP
Maximum power in Combat mode at 7100 m (23300 feet): 1360 HP
Engine:
Model: Packard V-1650-7
Maximum power in WEP mode at sea level: 1650 HP
Maximum power in Combat mode at sea level: 1490 HP
Maximum power in WEP mode at 5800 m (19030 feet): 1525 HP
Maximum power in Combat mode at 6500 m (21325 feet): 1390 HP
Engine modes:
Cruise (unlimited time): 2700 RPM, 46 inch Hg
Combat power (up to 15 minutes): 3000 RPM, 61 inch Hg
WEP (up to 5 minutes): 3000 RPM, 67 inch Hg
WEP with 150 grade fuel (up to 5 minutes): 3000 RPM, 75 inch Hg
Water rated temperature in engine output: 100..110 °C
Water maximum temperature in engine output: 121 °C
Oil rated temperature in engine intake: 80 °C
Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 90 °C
Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic with possibility of manual switch to low gear
Empty weight: 3340 kg (7363 lb)
Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3560 kg (7849 lb)
Standard weight: 4389 kg (9676 lb)
Maximum takeoff weight: 5667 kg (12493 lb)
Fuel load: 732 kg (1614 lb) / 1020 l (269 gal)
Useful load: 2234 kg (4925 lb)
Forward-firing armament:
4 x 12.7mm machine gun “M2 .50”, 350 rounds for inboard and 280 rounds for outboard, 850 rounds per minute, wing-mounted
Bombs:
Up to two 500 lb general purpose bomb “M64”
Up to two 1000 lb general purpose bomb “M65” or “MC 1000”
Rockets:
6 x unguided rockets “M8” in two “M10” launchers that can be jettisoned
Length: 9.84 m (32 3-5/16 feet)
Wingspan: 11.29 m (37 5/16 feet)
Wing surface: 22.30 m² (240 feet²)
Combat debut: winter 1943-1944
Operation features:
Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls:
Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: auto mixture control
Recommended positions of the radiators control handle for various flight modes: auto radiators control
Mirror
Rear view mirror
Additional mass: 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Estimated speed loss: 2 km/h (1.2 mph)
Malcolm hood canopy
Malcolm Hood canopy
Additional mass: 1 kg (2.2 lbs)
Estimated speed loss: 2 km/h (1.2 mph)
Gyro Gunsight
Mk.IID Gyro Gunsight
Additional mass: 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs)
Estimated speed loss: 0 km/h
British Reflector Gunsight
Mk.II reflector Sight
Additional mass: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Estimated speed loss: 0 km/h
Ground attack modification
Underwing and underbelly racks for bombs and rockets
Racks only:
Rack mass: 22 kg (48 lbs)
Estimated speed loss: 11 km/h (6 mph)
2*500 lb General Purpose Bomb M64:
Additional mass: 530 kg (1168 lbs)
Ammunition mass: 508 kg (1120 lbs)
Rack mass: 22 kg (48 lbs)
Estimated speed loss before drop: 31 km/h (18 mph)
Estimated speed loss after drop: 11 km/h (6 mph)
2*1000 lb General Purpose Bomb M65:
Additional mass: 1046 kg (2306 lbs)
Ammunition mass: 1024 kg (2258 lbs)
Rack mass: 22 kg (48 lbs)
Estimated speed loss before drop: 55 km/h (34 mph)
Estimated speed loss after drop: 11 km/h (6 mph)
2*500 lb General Purpose Bomb MC 500:
(only for British planes)
Additional mass: 486 kg (1071 lbs)
Ammunition mass: 466 kg (1023 lbs)
Rack mass: 22 kg (48 lbs)
Estimated speed loss before drop: 30 km/h (17 mph)
Estimated speed loss after drop: 11 km/h (6 mph)
2*1000 lb General Purpose Bomb MC 1000:
(only for British planes)
Additional mass: 971 kg (2141 lbs)
Ammunition mass: 949 kg (2093 lbs)
Rack mass: 22 kg (48 lbs)
Estimated speed loss before drop: 54 km/h (33 mph)
Estimated speed loss after drop: 11 km/h (6 mph)
6*M8 rockets in M10 jettisonable launchers:
Additional mass: 171.9 kg (379 lbs)
Ammunition mass: 115.9 kg (256 lbs)
Racks mass: 56 kg (123 lbs)
Estimated speed loss before launch: 38 km/h (23.6 mph)
Estimated speed loss after launch: 28 km/h (17.4 mph)
Estimated speed loss after drop: 6 km/h (3.7 mph)
150 grade fuel, manifold pressure 81 inch.
150 grade fuel, which allows increased manifold pressure up to 81 inches.
Gyro Gunsight
K-14A Gyro Gunsight
Additional mass: 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs)
Estimated speed loss: 0 km/h
150 grade fuel
150 grade fuel, which allows increased manifold pressure up to 75 inches.
Merlin V-1650-7
Merlin V-1650-7.
Supercharger geared for increased power ratings at low altitudes.