Avro Shackleton vs. Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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Avro Shackleton |
versus |
Boeing B-29 Superfortress |
26.6 m |
87 ft 4 in |
length |
30.17 m |
99 ft 0 in |
6.22 m |
20 ft 5 in |
height |
9.02 m |
29 ft 7 in |
36.58 m |
120 ft |
wingspan |
43.06 m |
141 ft 3 in |
4 x Rolls-Royce Griffon 57 |
engines |
4 Wright R-3350s |
1,960 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
2,200 hp |
7,840 horsepower |
total thrust |
8,800 hp |
39,009 kg |
86,000 lb |
MTOW |
63,502 kg |
140,000 lb |
3,621 km |
1,955 nm |
range |
3,700 mi |
3,219 nm |
262 kts |
163 mph |
cruise speed |
220 mph |
354 km/h |
10,000lb of bombs, torpedoes or mines |
capacity |
20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.