Classic • Avro • Lancaster B.I, Lancaster B.II, Lancaster B.III, Lancaster B.VII, Lancaster F.E.2
| Manufacturer | Avro |
| Model | Lancaster |
| Category | Classic |
| Variants | Lancaster B.I, Lancaster B.II, Lancaster B.III, Lancaster B.VII, Lancaster F.E.2 |
| Production Years | 1942 – 1946 |
| Seating | 7 seats |
| Typical TTAF | 2,100 hours |
| Markets | United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand |
| Price Range | $8.0M – $15.0M |
The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engine heavy bomber that became one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. First flying in 1941 and entering service in 1942, the Lancaster achieved legendary status through its precision bombing capabilities and featured prominently in numerous strategic bombing campaigns against Nazi Germany. The aircraft is perhaps most famous for Operation Chastise (the "Dambusters" raid of May 1943), where specially modified Lancasters successfully attacked German dams using innovative bouncing bomb technology. With a crew of seven and impressive bomb load capacity, the Lancaster could carry ordnance weighing up to 14,000 pounds, including the massive 22,000-pound "Grand Slam" bomb. The design featured distinctive elliptical wings and outstanding handling characteristics for an aircraft of its size. Today, the Lancaster survives primarily as museum pieces and in rare flying restorations, representing a pinnacle of wartime engineering and a testament to British aviation innovation during WWII.
Maximum Speed: 287 mph
Cruise Speed: 215 mph
Service Ceiling: 24,500 feet
Range: 2,530 miles
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 68,000 lbs
Engines: Four Rolls-Royce Merlin V-12 inline engines
Horsepower: 1,460 hp per engine
Bomb Load: 14,000 lbs standard, 22,000 lbs maximum
Wingspan: 102 feet