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Re: Lancaster v Halifax or if you prefer, Halifax v Lancaster

Posted by Mike Henniger on Thu Apr 10, 2003 10:11:29 AM

In reply top Lancaster v Halifax or if you prefer, Halifax v Lancaster posted by Tony C on Thu Apr 10, 2003 09:15:33 AM

: Am I right in saying that the Hercules engined Halifax out
: performed the Merlin engined Halifax and that the Merlin e
: ngined Lancaster, outperformed the Hercules engined Lancas
: ter.

I used to enjoy sourcing information from various books and magazines (pre-internet days) about specific airframe types, and compiling a short written history about the airframe type variants. (this was before my spare time was consumed by collecting photos of warbirds) One of the types I researched was the Lancaster since I was inspired by the CWH Lanc. I rember reading someplace that the Herc power Lancs had a much better climb rate and cruising speed. But that is all I remeber off hand. What was the horse power of a Herc? The Merlins on the Lanc were 1600 hp each, which was impressive for a heavy at the time.

Imagine what a bomber of that era could do with four P&W R-2800's? :-)

Regards,

Mike

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