Attribute | ![]() Douglas C-54 Skymaster × | ![]() Avro Lancaster × |
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General | ||
Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft Co. | Avro |
Model | Douglas C-54 Skymaster | Avro Lancaster |
Country | United States | United Kingdom |
Manufactured from (year) | 1942 | 1941 |
Manufactured to (year) | 1947 | 1946 |
Type | Military Transport Planes | Military Propellor Planes |
Icao | DC54 | - |
Performance | ||
Engine | 4x Pratt & Whitney R-2000-9 Twin Wasp | 4x Rolls-Royce Merlin XX |
Power, hp (hp) | 1,100 | 1,280 |
Avionics | - | H2S Radar |
Max cruise speed (km/h) | 443 | 461 |
Approach speed (km/h) | - | 152 |
Travel range (km) | 6,482 | 4,074 |
Service ceiling (m) | 6,797 | 7,468 |
Rate of climb (m/sec) | 5.18 | 3.66 |
Take off distance (m) | - | 988 |
Landing distance (m) | - | 978 |
Weights | ||
Max take off weight (kg) | 33,112 | 30,844 |
Max payload (kg) | 14,700 | 10,000 |
Fuel tank capacity (l) | 13,597 | 11,167 |
Dimensions | ||
Seats | 4 | 7 |
Exterior length (m) | 28.6 | 21.13 |
Tail height (m) | 8.4 | 6.25 |
Fuselage diameter (m) | 3.3 | 1.8 |
Wing span (m) | 35.8 | 31.09 |
Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |