Typical bomb load in the ETO.
B-17 - 5000lb (B-24 similar)
Lancaster - 9-10,000lb
There was also a bomb rack designed for the Mossie, though not used, that had 3000lb (6x500lb) in the bomb bay.
Americans classified the B-17/B-24 as heavy bombers and the B-28 as very heavy bombers. The B-26/B-25 are classed as medium bombers.
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