Avro Lancaster vs. English Electric Lightning
... or view the full comparison list
here.
Avro Lancaster |
versus |
English Electric Lightning |
21.08 m |
69 ft 5 in |
length |
16.84 m |
55 ft 3 in |
6.25 m |
20 ft 6 in |
height |
5.97 m |
19 ft 7 in |
31.09 m |
102 ft |
wingspan |
10.61 m |
34 ft 1 |
4 Rolls-Royce Merlin |
engines |
2 Rolls-Royce Avon 301R afterburning turbojet engines |
1,145 hp |
thrust per engine |
56.4 kN dry thrust, 72.8 kN with afterburner |
4,580 hp |
total thrust |
112.8 kN dry thrust, 145.6 kN with afterburner |
30,844 kg |
68,000 lb |
MTOW |
22,680 kg |
50,000 lb |
2,200 nm |
4,074 km |
range |
1,300 km |
702 nm |
170 knots |
99 mph |
cruise speed |
Mach 2.0 |
2,470 km/h |
18,000 pounds of high explosive |
capacity |
Single-seat |
|
|
rotor diameter |
|
|
|
|
rate of climb |
|
|
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.