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there are actually several answers to this . The operational airspeed of the Lancaster was dependent on fuel and bomb load and operational height. 617 squadrons dambusters raid was carried our a very low level so the speed was 240 mph. Above 20000 feet the plane was normally flown at 280 mph cruise.
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It cruised at about 200 with a full load.
The cost of a single Lancaster Bomber was between £45-50,000.
A Lancaster Bomber never crashed at Kiveton Park. It was a Wellington Bomber!
A fully loaded Lancaster could fly at almost 290 mph, but cruising speed was often less if the target was far away and a heavy fuel and bomb load was carried. The Lancaster could carry almost 24,000 pounds of bombs, compared to the B-17's 17,500 pounds.
Bomber Boys The Fighting Lancaster - 2005 is rated/received certificates of: Singapore:PG
The cruising speed of a Lancaster was 210 mph.
The Lancaster was the main British heavy bomber.
A B-52 can fly about 600 mph.
Lancaster bombers cost approximately 48,500 Pounds each.
The Lancaster was almost entirely aluminium, with some steel.
The Avro Lancaster, a British heavy bomber used during World War II, had a maximum speed of approximately 287 miles per hour (460 kilometers per hour) at 15,000 feet (4,600 meters). Its cruise speed was typically around 240 miles per hour (386 kilometers per hour). The Lancaster's performance was vital for its role in strategic bombing missions.