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Curtiss P-40 vs Curtiss-Wright C-2

Side-by-side aircraft model specifications (max across variants).

SpecCurtiss P-40Curtiss-Wright C-2
ICAO typeP40—
MTOW3,900 kg1,000 kg
Range1,200 nm680 nm
Cruise speed271 kt74 kt
Service ceiling29,000 ft12,500 ft
Max seats13
Length10 m8 m
Wingspan11 m13 m
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How does the Curtiss P-40 compare to the Curtiss-Wright C-2 in range?

The Curtiss P-40 has a range of 1,200 nm; the Curtiss-Wright C-2 has a range of 680 nm.

How does the Curtiss P-40 compare to the Curtiss-Wright C-2 in cruise speed?

The Curtiss P-40 cruises at 271 kt; the Curtiss-Wright C-2 cruises at 74 kt.

What is the MTOW difference between the Curtiss P-40 and the Curtiss-Wright C-2?

The Curtiss P-40 has a maximum take-off weight of 3,900 kg, compared with 1,000 kg for the Curtiss-Wright C-2.

How many seats do the Curtiss P-40 and Curtiss-Wright C-2 have?

The Curtiss P-40 seats up to 1; the Curtiss-Wright C-2 seats up to 3.