Mosquito FB.VI performances

[Franek Grabowski]

Hello
It struck me completely but I am unable to find reliable performance figures for Mosquito FB.VI. I am looking for a maximum operational range with some bombs (how many) at what speed and what altitude. Usually only maximum figures are given for each parameter.
Thanks

[robert_schulte]

Franek,
I found some data in the book "2. Weltkrieg Flugzeuge" by Christopher Chant. According to this range is for Mosquito FB VI Series 2: with 4 bombs of 227 kg = 2044 km, with 2 bombs of 227 kg = 2656 km. I have no guess, how accurate these data are.
Hope this helps,
Kind regards
Robert

[Juha]

Hello Franek,
not exactly what You wanted but Air Int. Feb 83 gives recommended long-range cruising speed 250mph (402km/h) for Mk VI.
And more to Your liking in Air Enth. No. 83 Sept/Dec 1999 Israel AF data
Mosquito FB.6
with 4*5in rockets + full ammo Fuel: 3255lit Speed 370km/h TAS
Range: 3365km Endurance: 9:00h

4*550lb (250kg) bombs + full ammo Fuel: 2051lit Speed: 370km/h
Range: 1911km Endurance: 5:12

2*550lb (250kg) bombs + full ammo Fuel: 2960lit Speed 370km/h TAS
Range: 2822km Endurance: 7:41

with 8*5in rockets + full ammo Fuel: 2346 lit Speed 370km/h TAS
Range: 2203km Endurance: 6:00


All enough fuel was allowed for start-up, taxing and take-off, and a cruise altitude of up to 500ft (152m) in zero wind condition.

[Franek Grabowski]

Thanks, that was what I needed!