What was the maximum bomb load of a Lancaster?

22,000 lb
– The performance of the Lancaster was simply outstanding. It could carry a maximum bomb load of 22,000 lb, its maximum level speed with a full load at 15,000 feet was 275 mph and it could cruise routinely at altitudes above 20,000ft at a range speed of 200 mph.

How far could a Lancaster bomber fly?

2,531 mi
Avro Lancaster/Range

Did Lancaster get bombed in ww2?

The Lancaster was the work-horse of RAF Bomber Command and the most successful bomber of World War Two. Lancaster crews took part in 156,000 missions and dropped 618,378 tons of bombs on targets in Germany and Nazi-occupied Europe.

How many men are in a Lancaster crew?

seven men
Most Lancaster crews consisted of seven men who had to work together to undertake the mission given to them and return home safely. The pilot of a Lancaster crew had the most responsibility. He had to show and install confidence in the six other men of his crew and fly the aircraft.

How many pounds of bombs can a Lancaster bomber carry?

Weighing 36,900 lb empty (or 16,738 kg), it was able to haul an additional 33,100 lb (or 15,014 kg) in fuel and bombs. The Lancaster had a long, unobstructed bomb bay that allowed it to carry the RAF’s largest bombs, up to and including the 12,000 lb (5,400 kg) blockbusters, one of which could destroy an entire street or large building.

What role did the Lancaster bomber play in WW2?

Postwar, the Lancaster was supplanted as the main strategic bomber of the RAF by the Avro Lincoln, a larger version of the Lancaster. The Lancaster took on the role of long range anti-submarine patrol aircraft (later supplanted by the Avro Shackleton) and air-sea rescue.

Why was the Lancaster bomber chosen for Operation Chastise?

The versatility of the Lancaster was such that it was chosen to equip 617 Squadron and was modified to carry the Upkeep “Bouncing bomb” designed by Barnes Wallis for Operation Chastise, the attack on German Ruhr valley dams. Although the Lancaster was primarily a night bomber, it excelled in many other roles,…

Where was the Lancaster bomber made in Canada?

During early 1942, it was decided that the bomber should be produced in Canada, where it was manufactured by Victory Aircraft in Malton, Ontario. Of later variants, only the Canadian-built Lancaster B X was produced in significant numbers.