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    • Avro Lancaster

    The four engined Avro 683 Lancaster heavy bomber was the best known bomber of the Royal Air Force in the Second World War. Developed by A.V. Roe and Company (AVRO), the Lancaster was produced in large numbers in Great Britain between 1941 und 1946 (over 7.000 were made).

     

     

    Type Example Avro Lancaster Mk I

    Length 

    21,18 m 

    Height

    5,97 m 

    Wingspan 

    31,09 m

    Wing Area 

    120,80 m² 

    Powerplant 

    Four Rolls-Roye Merlin XX each with 1.280 Horsepower

    Maximun Speed 

    448 km/h at 5.600 m altitude

    Crew 

    7

    Service Ceiling 

    7.467 m 

    Empty Weight 

    16.705 kg 

    loaded Weight 

    30.800 kg 

    Armament 

    Eight Browning 7,7 mm MG, up to 6.350 kg bombs 

     

    Letzte Aktualisierung: 22.12.2008 13:12