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Avro Lancaster

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The Lancaster grew out of Avro's disappoint Manchester project that was an underpowered twin-engine design. The first Lancaster was a Manchester fitted with four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines that first flew on 9/Jan/1941. Eventually, 7377 a/c would be built with some surviving the war as maritime patrol, transport, and test a/c. Only two airworthy examples remain today.

General:

Type: Bomber/Heavy

Crew: 7

Seating: 7

First Flight: 9/Jan/1941

Specifications

Propulsion

Performance

Length:

Height:

Wingspan:

Empty Weight:

Gross Weight:

69' 6"

20' 0"

102' 0"

36900 lbs.

70000 lbs.

No. Engines:

Horsepower:

Powerplant:

1280 hp per engine

Rolls-Royce Merlin 24

Range:

Speed (max):

Speed (cruise):

Climb:

Ceiling:

2530 miles

287 mph

0 mph

0 ft/sec

0 ft

Armament: