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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
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Avro Lancaster
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Avro |
| Type | Bombers | Bombers |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| First flight | 1935 | 1941 |
| Status | Retired | Retired |
| Units built | 12,731 | 7,377 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 22.66 m | 21.18 m |
| Wingspan | 31.62 m | 31.09 m |
| Height | 5.82 m | 6.25 m |
| Wing area | 131.9 m² | 120.5 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 16,391 kg | 16,571 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 29,710 kg | 30,845 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 462 km/h | 454 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 293 km/h | 322 km/h |
| Range | 3,219 km | 4,073 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,850 m | 6,500 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 10 | 7 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 4 | 4 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone (turbocharged radial) | Rolls-Royce Merlin XX/22 |
| Power (each) | 890 kW | 954 kW |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.