The Avro Manchester Twin engine Heavy Bomber entered Service in 1940. Even though the Manchester suffered heavy losses due to engine failures. The design was sound, and changed to what we know now as the 4 engine Avro Lancaster.
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Specification
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Dimensions
- Wingspan: 90 feet (27.46m)
- Length: 69 feet 4 in (21.1m)
- Height: 19 feet 7 in (5.69m)
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Performance, Ceiling and Range
- Maximum Speed 265 mph (425 kph)
- Ceiling: 19,200 feet (5,852m)
- Range: 1,200 miles (1,931 km) max load
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Armament
- Nose Turret: Twin .303
- Mid Upper Turret: Twin .303
- Rear Turret: 4 x .303
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