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B-17 Flying Fortress
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B-17 Specifications
Manufacturer:Boeing
Type: Heavy bomber
Crew:10: Pilot, Co-Pilot, Engineer, Bombardier, Radioman, 5 Gunners
Armament: thirteen .50 cal machine guns (G model) up to 17,600 lbs. of bombs
Length: 74' 4" (22.66 m)
Height:19' 1" (5.82 m)
Wingspan:103' 10" (31.65 m)
Gross Weight: 55000.0 lb
Range:1850 miles (2979 km)
Cruise Speed: 170 mph (273 km/h)
Max Speed: 300 mph (483 km/h)
Ceiling: 35000 ft (10667 m)

Propulsion:
No. of Engines: 4
Powerplant: Wright R-1820 Cyclone
Horsepower:1200 hp each