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Variants
Mosquito B.Mk IV Series 1
First production model of the Mosquito. (31 built)
Mosquito B.Mk IV Series 2
Same as the Series 1, but with improvements that were made after the first
trials, lengthened engine nacelles, and provision for two flush-fitting
underwing drop tanks, later aircraft were changed with Flame Damper exhaust
replaced by ejector exhausts, adding another 10 Mph (16 km/h) to the top
speed, H2S Bombing radar (203 built)
Mosquito B.Mk IV (Special)
B.Mk. IV Series 2 aircraft converted to carry a 4000 lb thin walled bomb
called "cookie". it had a slightly lower deeper fuselage line, slightly
revised bomb bay doors, and a single point suspension system. (20 built)
Mosquito B.Mk VII Identical
to B.Mk. IV Series 2. Canadian built Mosquitos, fitted with the license
built Packard V-1650. The Packard Merlin 31's were rated 1460 hp (1089
kW) each (25 built)
Mosquito B.Mk IX Based on
Mk IV, carried 2 underwing hardpoints for either fuel or bombs. powered
by 2 × Rolls Royce Merlin 72/73 with a two-stage supercharger, later
aircraft recveived 2 × Rolls Royce Merlin 76/77 two-stage supercharger,
Additional equipment included 'Oboe' and 'G-H', navigation aids. Also later
aircraft were fitted with 'Window', or chaff as it is called by the Americans,
to interfere radar from the Germans. (54 built)
Mosquito B.Mk IX (Special)
A "cookie" enabled version of the B.Mk IX. (see the B.Mk IV Special)
Mosquito B.Mk XVI Previous
"Special" versions had shown a problem in the longtitudinal stability,
this was cured with a longer rear fuselage, bulged bomb bay doors etc enabling
them to carry a "cookie", pressurized cockpit. (1200 built)
Mosquito B.Mk XX Canadian
built B.Mk. IV Series 2, fitted with American equipment and Merlin 31 or
33 engines. (245 built)
Mosquito B.Mk 25 Largest batch
of Canadian built Mosquito's, based on the B.Mk XX, fitted with 2 Packerd
Merlin 225 engines. (31 built)
Mosquito B.Mk 35 Derived from
the B. Mk XVI, fitted with Packard Merlin 113A/114A engines (122 built)
Mosquito FB.Mk VI series 1
First Fighter-bomber version, powered2 × Rolls Royce Merlin 60's
with two-stage superchargers and 4-bladed propellers, wingtips were pointed,
increasing wingspan to 65 ft 0 inch (19,81 m), solidified
nose, resulting space was occupied with 4 guns
and 4 cannons.
Mosquito FB.Mk VI series 2
Identical to the FB.Mk VI series 1, except for powerplants that were 2
× Rolls Royce Merlin 25, 2,000 lb bombload in stead of 1,000 lb (907
kg in stead of 454 kg), and more fuel capacity. Later aircraft had provisions
for 8 × 60 lb (27 kg) rockets on underwing racks. (2708 built(series
1 and 2 together))
Mosquito FB.Mk XVIII "TseTse"
Coastal Command version, preceeding the FB.Mk VI, armed with the four 7.7
mm nose mounted guns, and one adopted 6-pounder anti tank cannon (57 mm)
in stead of the four 20 mm cannons, this was done for anti-shipping and
anti-submarine purposes, but also for attacking shore installations. powered
by 2 × Rolls Royce Merlin 25's optimized for low level. It's dimension
were equal to the FB.Mk IV, (27 built)
Mosquito FB.Mk 26 Canadian
built Mosquito FB.Mk IV's, but fitted with 2 × Packard Merlin 225's.
(338 built)
Sea Mosquito TR.Mk 33 Delivered
after the war (late 1945), Merlin 25 engines, beefed up main landing gear
plus arrester hook, fitting for RATO units, folding outer-wing units, different
propeller (larger diameter and 4 paddle-type blades)
It's role was intended as a Torpedo Fighter (TF),
but became a Torpedo Reconnaissance (TR) aircraft instead, could also carry
a single Mk XV or Mk XVII 2,000 lb (907 kg) torpedo of 18 inch (457mm)
diameter, were fitted with ASH (Air to Surface radar type H) and AI Air-to-Air
and Air-to-Surface radar AI.Mk XV to fulfill it's reconnaissance role.
(50 built)
Sea Mosquito TR.Mk 37 Improved
version of TR.Mk 33, was fitted with British Air-to-surface radar. (6 built)
Mosquito FB.Mk 40 Australian
built Mosquito, based on FB.Mk IV, fitted with 2 × Packard Merlin
31's driving tapered blade propellers (first 100), or 2 × Packard
Merlin 23's driving paddle-blade propellers (last 78). 1 Aircraft was converted
to the prototype of the FB.Mk 40, but the new version was not continued
into production stage. (79 built)
Mosquito F.Mk II Fighter differed
from bombers in respect to strengthened main spars, a side entry door in
stead of a hatch, increased fuel capacity in the wings and fuselage, a
flat windscreen for undistorted view, and a solid nose, nightfighter modifications
included exhaust shrouds, a matte black finish, and the fitting of either
the AI Mk. IV or V Airborne Interception radar. (589 built)
Mosquito F.Mk II (Special intruder)
Conversion from F.Mk II, radar was removed in favor of additional fuel
capacity, additional ammunition and installation of 'Gee' (navigation aid
to perform "Ranger" daylight missions)
Another Special was F.Mk II's fitted with electronic
countermeasures (25 built)
Mosquito NF.Mk XII Conversion
of F.Mk II. Receiving antennae were dish shaped, and could be installed
in the weaponsbay of the four 0.303 inch (7,7mm) guns, thus the latter
were dropped. This left the fighter with the four 20 mm cannons, which
was adequate. (97 built)
Mosquito NF.Mk XIII Based
on the FB.Mk VI, the NF.Mk XIII had the airframe of the NF.Mk XII, the
AI Mk. VIII radar and the 'basic' wing. It was fitted with 2 Rolls Royce
Merlin 21's or 23's. It's maximum speed was 394 Mph (634 km/h) and it had
a typical range of 1,260 miles (2.028 km) . (270 built)
Mosquito NF.Mk XV high altitude
bomber fitted with Merlin 61 engines, and a pressurized cabin. The bomber
prototype was revised with the nose of the F.Mk II, extended wingtips (increasing
the span to 62 ft 6 inch, 19,05 m), and a single seat cockpit with a stick
in stead of the bomber-style control wheel. Other non-essential items were
deleted, among which some of the armor and some fuel tanks. The first flight
took place in August 1942 with a maximum weight of only 16,200 lb (7.348
kg), 500 rounds for each of the four 0.303 inch (7,7 mm) guns, and revealed
a ceiling of 45,000 feet (13.715m). The NF.Mk XV entered service in mid-September
1942, but never could prove it's worth against the Junkers Ju 86P, for
the Germans withdrew it from operational service. The original was revised
to accomodate a crew of 2, and had it's guns moved to a ventral tray to
accomodate the AI.Mk VIII radar, and additional fuel tanks.
Four more aircraft were converted to the NF.Mk
XV standard, with a span of 59 ft 2 in (18,03 m), length 44 ft 6 in (13,56
m), empty and max take-off weights of respectively 13,746 lb (6.235 kg)
and 17,600 lb (9.983 kg). The maximum speed was 412 Mph (663 km/h), typical
range was 1,030 miles (1.658 km), and ceiling was 43,000 ft (13.105 m).
(5 built)
Mosquito NF.Mk XVII Conversion from the
F.Mk II, and equal to NF.Mk XII. These aircraft were fitted with the American
radar called SCR-720, known by the British as AI.Mk. X, and had an empty
and maximum take-off weight of 13,224 lb (5.998 kg) and 19,200 lb (8.709
kg) respectively. The different radar meant also a slightly altered nose.
(99 built)
Mosquito NF.Mk XIX Identical to the NF.Mk
XIII, but with 2 × Rolls Royce Merlin 25 engines, and a nosesection
capable of holding both the British AI.Mk VIII as the American SCR-720/729
radar types. (280 built)
Mosquito NF.Mk 30 Identical to the NF.Mk
XIX, but with 2 × Rolls Royce Merlin 72/76/113 engines. The maximum
speed was 424 Mph (682 km/h), range was 1,180 miles (1.899 km) and the
ceiling was 35,000 ft (10.670 m)
(530 built)
Mosquito NF.Mk 36 Improved version of
the NF.Mk 30, it entered operational service just after the war had ended.
It came fitted with an AI.Mk IX radar, and 2 × Rolls Royce Merlin
113/114 or 113A/114A engines (163 built)
Mosquito NF.Mk 38 Designed and built after
the War. It was based on the NF.Mk 36 with an AI.Mk IX radar, and fitted
with 2 × Rolls Royce Merlin 114A engines. 60 of the aircraft were
sold to Yugoslavia, the others scrapped. They never saw service within
the RAF. (101 built)
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