General characteristics Whirlwind Mk. IA
Primary function Fighter
Power plant Two Rolls-Royce Peregrine I
Thrust 2x 885 HP 2x 660 kW
Wingspan 45 ft 13.72 m
Length 32.25 ft 9.83 m
Wingarea 250 sq ft 23.22 sq m
Weight empty 8,310 lb 3,768 kg
max. 11,410 lb 5,175 kg
Speed 360 mph 580 km/h
Ceiling 30,315 ft 9,240 m
Range max. 808 mi 1,300 km
Armament 4x 20mm cannon; 453 kg bombs
Crew One
Date deployed 1940
