North American B-25 Mitchell vs Avro Lancaster
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Avro Lancaster is faster: 454 km/h against 438 km/h for the North American B-25 Mitchell. The Avro Lancaster flies further: 4,073 km against 2,174 km for the North American B-25 Mitchell. The Avro Lancaster has the wider wingspan: 31.1 m against 20.6 m for the North American B-25 Mitchell. The Avro Lancaster is heavier at takeoff: 32 tonnes against 16 tonnes for the North American B-25 Mitchell. The North American B-25 Mitchell first flew in 1940, 1 year before the Avro Lancaster (1941).
| North American B-25 Mitchell | Avro Lancaster |
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| Top speed | 438 km/h (272 mph) | 454 km/h (282 mph) |
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| Range | 2,174 km (1,351 miles) | 4,073 km (2,531 miles) |
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| Length | 16.1 m (53 ft) | 21.1 m (69 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 20.6 m (68 ft) | 31.1 m (102 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 16 t (35,053 lb) | 32 t (69,996 lb) |
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| First flight | 1940 | 1941 |
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| Crew and capacity | 6 crew | 7 crew |
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| Engines | 2 × Wright R-2600 Cyclone radial | 4 × Rolls-Royce Merlin |
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| Built by | North American | Avro |
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| Country | USA | UK |
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