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B-17G FLYING FORTRESS

Specifications
Type10-crew strategic heavy bomber
ContractorBoeing
Country of OriginUSA
Powerplantfour Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone radial piston engines
Thrust1,200-hp each
Length74ft 9in
Height19ft 1in
Wingspan103ft 9in
Wing Area1,420 Sq. ft
Max Speed302mph @ 25,000ft
Climb Rate900ft/minute
Service Ceiling36,000ft
Range800 mile radius
Empty Weight36,135lbs
Max Take-Off Weight72,000lbs
Armament
  • 13 12.7-mm machine guns in chin, cheek, dorsal,
    ventral, beam & tail turrets
  • 17,600lbs of bombs
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