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Comparison of Avro Lancaster and Douglas C-54 Skymaster [S]ave

Attribute
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
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Avro Lancaster
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General
ManufacturerDouglas Aircraft Co.Avro
ModelDouglas C-54 SkymasterAvro Lancaster
CountryUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
Manufactured from (year)19421941
Manufactured to (year)19471946
TypeMilitary Transport PlanesMilitary Propellor Planes
IcaoDC54-
Performance
Engine4x Pratt & Whitney R-2000-9 Twin Wasp4x Rolls-Royce Merlin XX
Power, hp (hp)1,1001,280
Avionics-H2S Radar
Max cruise speed (km/h)443461
Approach speed (km/h)-152
Travel range (km)6,4824,074
Service ceiling (m)6,7977,468
Rate of climb (m/sec)5.183.66
Take off distance (m)-988
Landing distance (m)-978
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)33,11230,844
Max payload (kg)14,70010,000
Fuel tank capacity (l)13,59711,167
Dimensions
Seats47
Exterior length (m)28.621.13
Tail height (m)8.46.25
Fuselage diameter (m)3.31.8
Wing span (m)35.831.09
Wing tipsNo WingletsNo Winglets



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