Lancaster B1 PA474 of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight taxis in at Duxford Autumn Air Day in 1999. Aircraft Type: Seven Crew Four Engined Heavy Bomber Country of Origin: United Kingdom Engines: 4 x Rolls Royce Merlin XXIV inline Piston Engines rated at 1223kw (1640hp) Armament: 8 x .303 in Browning Machine guns (2 each in nose & mid-upper turrets, and 4 in rear turret. The Lancaster could carry a bomb load of up to 14,000 lb (6350kg) Dimensions: Wing Span: 31.09m (102ft). Length: 21.18m (69ft 6in), Height: 6.10m (20ft 0in).Wing Area: 120.49 sq. metres (1,297 sq. feet) Weights: Empty: 16738kg (36,900lb). Max Takeoff: 31751kg (70,000lb) Performance: Max Speed: 287 mph (462 km/hour) at 11,500ft (3505m) Service Ceiling: 24,500ft (7470m) Max Range: 2,530 miles (4072km) Operators: RAF, RAAF, RCAF Promoting Aviation Heritage * Please note: These figures are for guide purposes only. Please refer to published text books for further information. [Search Site] [Free News Update] [Air Links Directory] [UK Air Museums Directory] [Homepage] [About Us] [Contact Us] [Site Map] ©2000-2009 Flyingzone Publications - All Rights Reserved - All Trademarks Recognised Crown Copyright is reproduced with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office