Difference between revisions of "Avro Lancaster"
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| image = [[File:Avro_Lancaster_with _Hurricane.jpg]] | | image = [[File:Avro_Lancaster_with _Hurricane.jpg]] | ||
| − | | caption = photo Cpl Phil Major | + | | caption = Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - photo Cpl Phil Major |
| image2 = [[File:617_Squadron_Lancaster.jpg]] | | image2 = [[File:617_Squadron_Lancaster.jpg]] | ||
| − | | caption2 = A 617 | + | | caption2 = A 617 Squadron Lancaster dropping a "tall boy" bomb |
| − | | aircrafttype = | + | | aircrafttype = 4 engine monoplane |
| − | | aircraftrole = | + | | aircraftrole = Heavy bomber |
| − | | aircraftdesigner = | + | | aircraftdesigner = Avro |
| − | | aircraftmanufacturer = | + | | aircraftmanufacturer = Avro |
| − | | aircraftproduced = | + | | aircraftproduced = A.E. Roe (3 locations) plus 5 other companies. |
| − | | aircraftnumberbuilt = | + | | aircraftnumberbuilt = 7,377 |
| − | | aircraftprimaryusers = | + | | aircraftprimaryusers = RAF; RCAF; RAAF |
| − | | aircraftinservice = | + | | aircraftinservice = February 1942 |
| − | | aircraftoutofservice = | + | | aircraftoutofservice = 1962 RCAF |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 01:04, 9 February 2020
 Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - photo Cpl Phil Major | |
 A 617 Squadron Lancaster dropping a "tall boy" bomb | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Type | 4 engine monoplane |
| Role | Heavy bomber |
| Designer | Avro |
| Manufacturer | Avro |
| Produced | A.E. Roe (3 locations) plus 5 other companies. |
| Number built | 7,377 |
| Primary users | RAF; RCAF; RAAF |
| In service | February 1942 |
| Out of service | 1962 RCAF |
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General characteristics
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- Length:
- Wingspan:
- Height:
- Empty weight:
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- Powerplant:
- Maximum speed:
- Range:
- Service ceiling:
- Armament
- Guns:
- Bombs: