De Havilland DH-98 Mosquito
The de Havilland Mosquito was built largely from wood, an extraordinary choice for a high-performance Second World War combat aircraft. Its smooth plywood structure made it light and fast enough to outrun many fighters despite carrying bombs, cameras, or radar. Mosquitoes served as bombers, night fighters, pathfinders, reconnaissance aircraft, and intruders. The type’s versatility and speed made it one of the most remarkable Allied aircraft of the war.
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Did you know?
Nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', the Mosquito's plywood airframe made it light enough to outrun fighters while flying unarmed bomber missions.
Specifications
| Length | 12.4 m (41 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.5 m (54 ft) |
| Height | 5.3 m (17 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 10 t |
| Range | 1,500 NM (2,778 km) |
| Maximum speed | 370 kt (685 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 37,000 ft (11,278 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,880 ft/min (14.6 m/s) |
| Engines | 2x Rolls-Royce Merlin 25 |
| Units built | 7,800 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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