Avro 679 "Manchester"
bomber
1939

     
   
     

The first prototype flew on July 25, 1939.

     
   
     

Crew: 7
Engine: 4 x Rolls-Royce "Vulture", 1312kW
Wingspan: 27.46m
Length: 21.13m
Height: 5.94m
Wing area: 105.63m2
Start mass: 25401kg		 Empty mass: 13350kg
Max speed: 426kph
Cruise speed: 298kph
Ceiling: 5850m
Range: 2623km
Armament: 8 x 7.7mm MG, 4700kg of bombs

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