One of the most important British aircraft of the Second World War was the de Haviland Mosquito. A twin-engine plane designed as a reconnaissance aircraft and bomber, it became a stellar fighter-bomber and could hold its own against many single-engine types. It’s what the Germans wanted the Bf 110 to be. Here are stats for all WW II marks of the Mosquito: Mosquito I Reconnaissance Gun Atk: -- Man Rtng: 2.5/2.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: Sep 41 Sensors: Cameras Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 221 235 260 Med: 224 270 309 High: - 300 334 Ceiling: 10668 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1918 nm Int Fuel: 1240 kg Payload: -- Ordnance Loadouts: Mosquito II Night Fighter Gun Atk: 5.0 Man Rtng: 2.5/2.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: Jan 42 Sensors: AI MkIV radar Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 221 235 260 Med: 224 270 309 High: - 300 334 Ceiling: 10972 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1045 nm Int Fuel: 1240 kg Payload: -- Ordnance Loadouts: Off Guns: 4 20mm, 4 .303 cal Mosquito IV Light Bomber Gun Atk: -- Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: May 42 Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 221 235 260 Med: 224 270 309 High: - 300 334 Ceiling: 8778 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1045 nm Int Fuel: 1240 kg Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 IGal Slipper tank 152 kg 130 Payload: 908 kg Ordnance Loadouts: 4 500 lb bombs internally 2 50 IGal Slipper tanks (Series II aircraft) and 2 500 lb bombs 1 4000 lb bomb (Series II aircraft) and 2 50 IGal slipper tanks. Remarks: First light bomber Mosquito variant to enter service. Series II aircraft (Aug 43) bay doors bulged to accommodate 4000 lb bomb. Required use of slipper tanks to make up for reduced fuel when carrying bomb. Elevators modified, ballast added to nose to compensate for instability. Photo-reconnaissance version unarmed, extra fuel carried in bomb bay. Mosquito VI Series 1 Fighter-Bomber Gun Atk: 5.0 Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: Late 42 Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 221 235 260 Med: 224 270 309 High: - 300 334 Ceiling: 10972 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1610 nm Int Fuel: 1390 kg Payload: 454 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Off Guns: 4 20mm, 4 .303 cal 2 250 lb bombs internally 2 250 lb bombs under wings 8 3 in Rockets under wings (from Dec 43) Mosquito VI Series 2 Fighter-Bomber Gun Atk: 5.0 Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: ??? Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 221 235 260 Med: 224 270 309 High: - 300 334 Ceiling: 10972 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1610 nm Int Fuel: 1390 kg Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 IGal Slipper tank 152 kg 130 Payload: 908 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Off Guns: 4 20mm, 4 .303 cal 2 500 lb bombs internally 2 500 lb bombs under wings 2 50 IGal drop tanks under the wings 8 3 in Rockets under wings (from Dec 43) Mosquito B.IX Light Bomber Gun Atk: -- Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: Apr 43 Sensors: H2S radar Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 221 235 260 Med: 224 270 309 High: - 300 334 Ceiling: 11500 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1280 nm Int Fuel: 1510 kg Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 IGal Slipper tank 152 kg 130 100 IGal Slipper tank 304 kg 260 Payload: 1362 kg Ordnance Loadouts: 4 500 lb bombs internally 2 500 lb bombs under wings 2 50 IGal or 100 IGal drop tanks 1 4000 lb bomb internally Remarks: Similar to MkIV with more powerful engines, bulged bomb doors to allow carriage of 4000 lb bomb. Mosquito PR.IX Reconnaissance Gun Atk: -- Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: Apr 43 Sensors: Cameras Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 221 235 260 Med: 224 270 310 High: - 290 321 Ceiling: 11582 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1940 nm Int Fuel: 2310 kg Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 IGal Slipper tank 152 kg 130 100 IGal Slipper tank 304 kg 260 Payload: 608 kg Ordnance Loadouts: 2 50 IGal or 100 IGal drop tanks Remarks: Similar to B.IX with additional fuel in bomb bay. Mosquito XII, XIII, XVII Night Fighter Gun Atk: 4.6 Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: Feb 43 Sensors: AI MkVIII radar (XII, XIII), A MkX radar (XVII) Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 221 235 260 Med: 224 270 310 High: - 290 321 Ceiling: 10972 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1045 nm Int Fuel: 1240 kg Payload: -- Ordnance Loadouts: Off Guns: 4 20mm Remarks: Converted MkII with improved radar, MG deleted. Mosquito B.XVI Light Bomber Gun Atk: -- Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: Dec 43 Sensors: H2S radar Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 215 250 280 Med: 215 278 335 High: - 315 354 Ceiling: 11278 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1400 nm Int Fuel: 1660 kg Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 IGal Slipper tank 152 kg 130 100 IGal Slipper tank 304 kg 260 Payload: 1815 kg Ordnance Loadouts: 6 500 lb bombs internally 2 500 lb bombs under wings 2 50 IGal or 100 IGal drop tanks 1 4000 lb bomb internally (Range cut to 1190 nm) Remarks: Bulged bomb doors to allow carriage of 4000 lb bomb. Similar to MkIX with pressurized cabin for high altitude operations. Mosquito PR.XVI Reconnaissance Gun Atk: -- Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: Early 44 Sensors: Cameras Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 215 250 280 Med: 215 278 335 High: - 315 354 Ceiling: 12192 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1952 nm Int Fuel: 2408 kg Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 IGal Slipper tank 152 kg 130 nm 100 IGal Slipper tank 304 kg 260 nm Payload: 608 kg Ordnance Loadouts: 2 50 IGal or 100 IGal drop tanks Remarks: Similar to B.XVI with additional fuel in bomb bay. Mosquito XVIII Fighter-Bomber Gun Atk: 1,4 Man Rtng: 2.5/2.0 Damage Value: 15 In Service: Oct 43 Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 215 250 280 Med: 215 278 335 High: - 315 354 Ceiling: 11278 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1400 nm Int Fuel: 1660 kg Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 IGal Slipper tank 152 kg 130 nm 100 IGal Slipper tank 304 kg 260 nm Payload: 608 kg Ordnance Loadouts: Off Guns: 57mm Mollins Gun, 2 .303 cal. 2 500 lb bombs under wings 2 50 IGal or 100 IGal drop tanks Remarks: 27 produced for Coastal Command. Mollins gun has ammunition for 5 passes (treat as a strafe). Mosquito XIX Night Fighter Gun Atk: 4.6 Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: Mid-44 Sensors: AI MkX Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 211 240 260 Med: 211 260 311 High: - 282 332 Ceiling: 11000 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1300 nm Int Fuel: 1585 kg Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 IGal Slipper tank 152 kg 130 nm 100 IGal Slipper tank 304 kg 260 nm Payload: -- Ordnance Loadouts: Off Guns: 4 20mm 2 50 IGal or 100 IGal drop tanks Remarks: Improved engines. Mosquito NF.30 Night Fighter Gun Atk: 4.6 Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: Oct 43 Sensors: AI MkX radar Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 217 250 275 Med: 217 275 334 High: - - 358 Ceiling: 11900 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1130 nm Int Fuel: 1390 kg Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 IGal Slipper tank 152 kg 130 nm 100 IGal Slipper tank 304 kg 260 nm Payload: -- Ordnance Loadouts: Off Guns: 4 20mm 2 50 IGal or 100 IGal drop tanks Remarks: Improved engines for high-altitude operations. Mosquito PR.34 Reconnaissance Gun Atk: -- Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: 1944 Sensors: Cameras Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 210 250 280 Med: 270 315 348 High: - - 370 Ceiling: 13100 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1952 nm Int Fuel: 2408 kg Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 IGal Slipper tank 152 kg 130 nm 100 IGal Slipper tank 304 kg 260 nm 200 IGal Slipper tank 608 kg 520 nm Payload: -- Ordnance Loadouts: 2 50 IGal or 100 IGal or 200 IGal drop tanks Remarks: Improved PR.XVI. Bulged bay doors for additional fuel. Mosquito B.35 Light Bomber Gun Atk: -- Man Rtng: 2.5/1.5 Damage Value: 15 In Service: 1945 Performance Speed in Knots Throttle Setting Altitude Rng Cruise Cbt Cruise Full Power V/Low: 210 250 280 Med: 270 315 348 High: - - 370 Ceiling: 10360 meters Endurance Data Cruise Range: 1410 nm Int Fuel: 1540 kg Drop Tank Desc. Fuel Wt. Range Add. 50 IGal Slipper tank 152 kg 140 nm 100 IGal Slipper tank 304 kg 280 nm Payload: 1815 kg Ordnance Loadouts: 6 500 lb bombs internally 2 500 lb bombs under wings 2 50 IGal or 100 IGal drop tanks 1 4000 lb bomb internally (Range cut to 1190 nm) Remarks: Bulged bomb doors to allow carriage of 4000 lb bomb. Mark XVI with more powerful engines. BT Back to The Naval Sitrep #22 Table of Contents Back to Naval Sitrep List of Issues Back to MagWeb Master Magazine List © Copyright 2002 by Larry Bond and Clash of Arms. This article appears in MagWeb (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other military history and related articles are available at http://www.magweb.com