Avro Lancaster vs. Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
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Avro Lancaster |
versus |
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
21.08 m |
69 ft 5 in |
length |
22.56 m |
74 ft 0 in |
6.25 m |
20 ft 6 in |
height |
5.82 m |
19 ft 1 in |
31.09 m |
102 ft |
wingspan |
31.62 m |
103 ft 9 in |
4 Rolls-Royce Merlin |
engines |
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines |
1,145 hp |
thrust per engine |
1,200 horsepower |
4,580 hp |
total thrust |
4,800 horsepower |
30,844 kg |
68,000 lb |
MTOW |
29,484 kg |
65,000 lb |
2,200 nm |
4,074 km |
range |
2,000 mi |
1,739 nm |
170 knots |
99 mph |
cruise speed |
226 mph |
364 km/h |
18,000 pounds of high explosive |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.