Avro Lancaster vs. Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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Avro Lancaster |
versus |
Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
21.08 m |
69 ft 5 in |
length |
30.17 m |
99 ft 0 in |
6.25 m |
20 ft 6 in |
height |
9.02 m |
29 ft 7 in |
31.09 m |
102 ft |
wingspan |
43.06 m |
141 ft 3 in |
4 Rolls-Royce Merlin |
engines |
4 Wright R-3350s |
1,145 hp |
thrust per engine |
2,200 hp |
4,580 hp |
total thrust |
8,800 hp |
30,844 kg |
68,000 lb |
MTOW |
63,502 kg |
140,000 lb |
2,200 nm |
4,074 km |
range |
3,700 mi |
3,219 nm |
170 knots |
99 mph |
cruise speed |
220 mph |
354 km/h |
18,000 pounds of high explosive |
capacity |
20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.