Avro Lancaster vs. Douglas C-54 Skymaster

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Avro Lancaster versus Douglas C-54 Skymaster
21.08 m 69 ft 5 in length 28.60 m 93 ft 10 in
6.25 m 20 ft 6 in height 8.38 m 27 ft 6 in
31.09 m 102 ft wingspan 35.81 m 117 ft 6 in
4 Rolls-Royce Merlin engines 4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp radial engines
1,145 hp thrust per engine 1,200 to 1,450 horsepower (895 to 1,080 kW)
4,580 hp total thrust 4,800 to 5,800 horsepower
30,844 kg 68,000 lb MTOW 29,484 kg 65,000 lb
2,200 nm 4,074 km range 6,500 km 3,510 nm
170 knots 99 mph cruise speed 340 km/h 211 mph
18,000 pounds of high explosive capacity Up to 50 passengers or 28,500 lb cargo
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.