Type sheet: avshk

Avro Shackleton MR Mk 3
See reconnaisance and submarine hunting, United Kingdom, 1949

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Avro] [ Anti-Sub-A/C 1946-1974]

Description:

The Shakleton was derived from the Lancaster. It was
used in roles as a long range see reconnaisance air-
craft (later fitted with radar), submarine hunting
and electronic reconnaisance.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

92.487 ft

28.190 m

Greatest height :

23.327 ft

7.110 m

Wingspan :

118.996 ft

36.270 m

Max take off weight :

100016.6 lbs

45359.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

262 kts

486 km/h

Service ceiling :

19193 ft

5850 m

Range :

3663 nm

6783 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KVau

Type :

Rolls Royce Griffon 57 A

Power rating (max.) :

2416 hp

2450 ps

Count :

4

4

Total power rating (max.) :

9666 hp

9800 ps

Other

Crew :

0

0

10

Armament :

2* MK 20mm Hispano, 5443kg (3x Torp., 9* W-Bomb.)