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| The Mosquito was a twin-engined aircraft of plywood monocoque construction, designed originally as a fast, unarmed light bomber. This concept was regarded as an aberration by the authorities, but the performance of the Mosquito silenced the critics. At night it operated with impunity over Germany to the end of the war, because the Luftwaffe never had a nightfighter fast enough to intercept it. The Mosquito also served with distinction as fighter-bomber, recconaissance aircraft and nightfighter. It was one of the finest aircraft of WWII, with a versatility only matched by the German Junkers Ju 88. The nightfighter versions remained in production until 1947. |
| Function: bomber Year: 1942 Crew: 2 Engines: 2 * 918kW Rolls-Royce Mk.21 Wing Span: 16.51 m Length: 12.43 m Height: 4.65 m Wing Area: 42.18 m2 Empty Weight: 5942 kg Max.Weight: 10152 kg Speed: 612 km/h Ceiling: 9500 m Range: 1960 km Armament: 907 kg |
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