Which was faster Mosquito or P-38?

Which was faster Mosquito or P-38?

P-38 was faster (similar top speed, much better acceleration). P-38 had greater range. P-38 carried similar maximum load of bombs. Yet, P-38 could dogfight (especially at high speeds) while the Mosquito couldn’t.

Was the Mosquito the fastest plane in ww2?

When the prototype flew in November 1940, it was certainly faster than contemporary frontline fighters, and for 2½ years after that first flight the Mosquito was the fastest operational aircraft in the world. But it should be remembered that no Mosquito ever went as fast (439 mph) as that slick lightweight did.

What was the Lockheed P-38 Lightning used for?

P-38, also called Lightning, fighter and fighter-bomber employed by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. A large and powerful aircraft, it served as a bomber escort, a tactical bomber, and a photo-reconnaissance platform.

What was the difference between the P-38 Lightning and the Mosquito?

Both the Mosquito and Lightning were used as Pathfinders, both had quite a respectable bomb load, but the P-38 tackled aircraft like the Me-109 whereas the Mosquito (as a fighter) tackled night fighters like the Ju-88, Me-110, 210, 410 etc and was stalking rather than dog fighting.

Would you prefer a mosquito or Mossie over a P-38?

In the night fighter role I think the Mosquito would have it all over the P-38. If typical daylight combat operations means flying high and fast, beyond reach – maybe getting into a melee with the odd plane that could get up to my height, then I’d take the Mossie.

Why was the Mossie considered a better bomber than the p38?

The p38 was only ever designed to be a fighter, and was modified to be an effective bomber. But when all is said and done the Mossie excelled at more different things than the P38. So two aircraft that were designed for different purposes but both ended up crossing over in SOME of their roles, BOTH did well as multi role aircraft.

What kind of plane is a de Havilland Mosquito?

de Havilland Mosquito. The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is a British twin-engine shoulder-winged multi-role combat aircraft, introduced during the Second World War, unusual in that its frame is constructed mostly of wood.