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Performance For Merlin Equipped Lancaster's

Maximum speed at normal weight:
436 km/h (271 mph) @ 1,905 m (6,250 ft)
452 km/h (281 mph) @ 3,350 m (11,000 ft)

Maximum weak mixture cruising speed:
365 km/h (227 mph)

Most economical cruising speed:
346 km/h (216 mph) @  6,100m (20,000 ft)

Maximum permissible diving speed:
579 km/h (360 mph)

Time to climb to 6,100 m (20,000 ft):
41.6 minutes

Rate of climb:
76 m (250 ft) per minute

Service ceiling at maximum weight:
 6,100 m (20,000 ft)

Service ceiling at mean weight:
7,470 m (24,500 ft)

Runway length required to take-off and reach 15 m (50 ft) at maximum weight:
 1,420 m (1,550 yards)

Landing distance from 15 m (50 ft) at mean weight:
 915 m (1,000 yards)