Avro Lancaster vs. Gloster Meteor
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Avro Lancaster |
versus |
Gloster Meteor |
21.08 m |
69 ft 5 in |
length |
13.41 m |
44 ft 0 in |
6.25 m |
20 ft 6 in |
height |
3.96 m |
13 ft |
31.09 m |
102 ft |
wingspan |
11.33 m |
37 ft 2 in |
4 Rolls-Royce Merlin |
engines |
2 × Rolls-Royce Derwent 8 turbojets |
1,145 hp |
thrust per engine |
3,600 lbf |
4,580 hp |
total thrust |
7,200 lbf |
30,844 kg |
68,000 lb |
MTOW |
7,122 kg |
15,700 lb |
2,200 nm |
4,074 km |
range |
965 km |
521 nm |
170 knots |
99 mph |
cruise speed |
629 km/h |
391 mph |
18,000 pounds of high explosive |
capacity |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.