Avro Lancaster
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The Avro Lancaster is a world War II heavy bomber built by Avro in the UK. It first flew in 1941 and entered service in 1942. A huge, unobstructed bomb bay above everything else.
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- Top speed454 km/h (282 mph)
- Range4,073 km (2,531 miles)
- First flight1941
- Wingspan31.1 m (102 ft)
Avro Lancaster specs
| Top speed | 454 km/h (282 mph) |
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| Range | 4,073 km (2,531 miles) |
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| Length | 21.1 m (69 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 31.1 m (102 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 32 t (69,996 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 7 crew |
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| Engines | 4 × Rolls-Royce Merlin |
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| First flight | 1941 |
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| Entered service | 1942 |
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| Built by | Avro (UK) |
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Avro Lancaster facts
- Famous for the 1943 Dambusters raid with bouncing bombs.
- Only two are still flying today, one in Britain and one in Canada.
Quick quiz
When did the Avro Lancaster first fly?
In 1941.
Who built the Avro Lancaster?
Avro, in the UK.
How fast can the Avro Lancaster fly?
Its top speed is 454 km/h (282 mph).
How far can the Avro Lancaster fly?
About 4,073 km (2,531 miles).
Photos, a true-scale silhouette, quizzes, flashcards, the Size Lab and the Sky Run game.
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