Avro Lancaster vs. Douglas C-47 Skytrain

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Avro Lancaster versus Douglas C-47 Skytrain
21.08 m 69 ft 5 in length 19.43 m 63 ft 9 in
6.25 m 20 ft 6 in height 5.17 m 17 ft
31.09 m 102 ft wingspan 28.96 m 95 ft
4 Rolls-Royce Merlin engines 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines
1,145 hp thrust per engine 1,000 to 1,200 horsepower (750 to 895 kW)
4,580 hp total thrust 2,000 to 2,400 horsepower (1500 to 1,790 kW)
30,844 kg 68,000 lb MTOW 14,061 kg 31,000 lb
2,200 nm 4,074 km range 3,910 km 2,112 nm
170 knots 99 mph cruise speed 300 km/h 186 mph
18,000 pounds of high explosive capacity Up to 32 passengers or 27-28 paratroopers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.