Comparison of Avro Lancaster and Bristol Britannia [S]ave
| Attribute |  Bristol Britannia × |  Avro Lancaster × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Company | Avro |
| Model | Bristol Britannia | Avro Lancaster |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1952 | 1941 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1960 | 1946 |
| Type | Passenger Turbo Props | Military Propellor Planes |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Bristol Proteus 765 | 4x Rolls-Royce Merlin XX |
| Power, hp (hp) | 4,450 | 1,280 |
| Avionics | - | H2S Radar |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 639 | 461 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 152 |
| Travel range (km) | 8,593 | 4,074 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,534 | 7,468 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 11.28 | 3.66 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 988 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 978 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 83,915 | 30,844 |
| Max payload (kg) | 28,000 | 10,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 30,548 | 11,167 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 146 | 7 |
| Exterior length (m) | 37.87 | 21.13 |
| Tail height (m) | 11.43 | 6.25 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.7 | 1.8 |
| Wing span (m) | 43.36 | 31.09 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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