Avro Lancaster vs. Douglas DC-6
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Avro Lancaster |
versus |
Douglas DC-6 |
21.08 m |
69 ft 5 in |
length |
32.18 m |
105 ft 7 in |
6.25 m |
20 ft 6 in |
height |
8.94 m |
29 ft 4 in |
31.09 m |
102 ft |
wingspan |
35.81 m |
117 ft 6 in |
4 Rolls-Royce Merlin |
engines |
4 x Pratt & Whitney R-2800-CB17 radial engines |
1,145 hp |
thrust per engine |
Approximately 2,500 hp per engine |
4,580 hp |
total thrust |
Approximately 10,000 hp total |
30,844 kg |
68,000 lb |
MTOW |
52,200 kg |
115,100 lb |
2,200 nm |
4,074 km |
range |
5,800 km |
3,133 nm |
170 knots |
99 mph |
cruise speed |
507 km/h |
315 mph |
18,000 pounds of high explosive |
capacity |
Up to 102 passengers |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.