Avro Lancaster
The Real Aircraft
The Avro Lancaster is a British four-engine heavy bomber that became the most famous and successful RAF bomber of World War II. Designed by Roy Chadwick, the Lancaster was the backbone of Bomber Command’s strategic bombing campaign over Germany.
Key Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Avro (A.V. Roe and Company)
- First Flight: January 9, 1941
- Introduction: March 1942
- Type: Four-engine heavy bomber
- Engines: 4× Rolls-Royce Merlin (1,280 hp each)
- Max Speed: 454 km/h (282 mph)
- Range: 4,073 km (2,530 miles)
- Bomb Load: Up to 10,000 kg (22,000 lb)
- Crew: 7
The Lancaster flew over 156,000 sorties and dropped over 600,000 tons of bombs. It became famous for carrying the “Grand Slam” 22,000 lb bomb and for the legendary Dam Busters raid using bouncing bombs. Of the 7,377 built, only two remain airworthy today.
The Simulation
The Aeroplane Heaven Avro Lancaster delivers a meticulously detailed recreation of this iconic bomber for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Features:
- Stunning exterior detail with authentic weathering
- Complete multi-crew stations
- Four fully modeled Rolls-Royce Merlin engines
- Authentic period instrumentation
- Multiple squadron liveries
- Functioning turret positions
- Compatible with MSFS 2020/2024
Developer: Aeroplane Heaven
Developer
Aeroplane Heaven specializes in classic and warbird aircraft for flight simulation, with a focus on historical accuracy and attention to detail.
See Also
- Aeroplane Heaven P-51D Mustang - WWII fighter
- Aeroplane Heaven Douglas DC-3 - Classic transport
- Aeroplane Heaven Spitfire Mk1a - British fighter