Avro Lancaster vs. Lockheed U-2
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Avro Lancaster |
versus |
Lockheed U-2 |
21.08 m |
69 ft 5 in |
length |
19.2 m |
63 ft 0 in |
6.25 m |
20 ft 6 in |
height |
4.8 m |
15 ft 9 in |
31.09 m |
102 ft |
wingspan |
32 m |
105 ft |
4 Rolls-Royce Merlin |
engines |
1 × General Electric F118-101 |
1,145 hp |
thrust per engine |
17,000 lbf (76 kN) |
4,580 hp |
total thrust |
17,000 lbf (76 kN) |
30,844 kg |
68,000 lb |
MTOW |
18,144 kg |
40,000 lb |
2,200 nm |
4,074 km |
range |
6,090 nm |
11,278 km |
170 knots |
99 mph |
cruise speed |
475 mph |
764 km/h |
18,000 pounds of high explosive |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.