Avro Shackleton vs. Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
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Avro Shackleton |
versus |
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
26.6 m |
87 ft 4 in |
length |
22.56 m |
74 ft 0 in |
6.22 m |
20 ft 5 in |
height |
5.82 m |
19 ft 1 in |
36.58 m |
120 ft |
wingspan |
31.62 m |
103 ft 9 in |
4 x Rolls-Royce Griffon 57 |
engines |
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines |
1,960 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
1,200 horsepower |
7,840 horsepower |
total thrust |
4,800 horsepower |
39,009 kg |
86,000 lb |
MTOW |
29,484 kg |
65,000 lb |
3,621 km |
1,955 nm |
range |
2,000 mi |
1,739 nm |
262 kts |
163 mph |
cruise speed |
226 mph |
364 km/h |
10,000lb of bombs, torpedoes or mines |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.