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Avro Lancaster Mk.I

General

Crew : Seven
Country of Origin : United Kingdom

Powerplant

Number Of Engines : Four
Powerplant type : Merlin 24 liquid-cooled,12-cylinder, single-stage turbocharged piston engines
Max Power Rating : 1,223kW (1,640hp)

Dimensions

Length : 21.10m (69ft 4in)
Height : 5.97m (19ft 7in)
Wingspan : 31.10m (102ft)
Wing Area : 120.77m2 (1,300sq ft)

Weights

Empty Weight : 16,705kg (36,900lb)
Max Take-off Weight : 31,750kg (70,000lb)
Internal fuel load : 9,792 litres (2,154 Imp gal)

Landing Gear

Type : Retractable tailwheel type with a single wheel on each unit

Performance

Max Speed At Cruising Level : 250kt (462km/h; 287mph)
Cruising Speed : 183kt (338km/h; 210mph)
Range with maximum payload : 1,444nm (2,675km; 1,660mi)
Service Ceiling : 7,467m (24,500ft)


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