The B-17 Flying Fortress and The Avro Lancaster

I thought I would put together a few factoids about the iconic #Lancaster and B-17 bombers.

B-17 found at: http://www.airplanesgallery.com/gallery/boeing-b-17-flying-fortress/boeing_b_17_flying_fortress_2.jpg

The B-17

Crew - 10

Range -  2,000 miles with 6,000lb bombload (http://www.warbirdalley.com/b17.htm)

 

Top Speed - 295 - 320 mph (depending on model).

Max. Ceiling - 35,800ft

Armament - 13 0.5' machine guns

Maximum Bombload - 4,000-6,000lbs. (http://www.boeing.com/history/products/b-17-flying-fortress.page)

Number Produced - 12,700 (http://www.warbirdalley.com/b17.htm)

Years In Service - 1930's - 1970's.

The Avro Lancaster

Avro lancaster found at:http://img.wallpaperstock.net:81/avro-lancaster-wallpapers_35407_1024x768.jpg

Crew - 7-8 depending on model http://www.lancaster-archive.com/lanc_crew_positions.htm

Range -  1,660 miles

 

Top Speed - 287mph.

Max. Ceiling - 24,500ft.

Armament - Eight .303 machine guns.

Maximum Bombload -  14,000 -22,000lbs tallboy bombs. http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/avro_lancaster_bomber.htm

Number Produced - 7,377 http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Avro:_Lancaster

Years In Service - 1942-1963.