Flying Fortress
Posted in Aircraft Model by admin
on April 9, 2010
Features of the B-17 Flying Fortress?
Armament, # of crew, aviation history, facts and figures.
Best info gets the points!!!
Fun facts about the B17G
Maximum speed = 263 mph at 25,000 feet. 300 mph at 30,000 feet
Cruising speed = 150 mph at 25,000 feet
Range = 1,850 miles with 4,000 pounds of bombs and 2810 gallons of fuel
Wingspan = 103 feet 9 3/8 inches
Weight = 32,700 pounds empty, 55,000 pounds normal, 72,000 pounds maximum
Weapons = 13 50 caliber machine guns
Well known B17 crew members include actor Jimmy Stewart and football coach Tom Landry
I understand the B17 exhibits in Washington state are very impressive
There were 10 crew members
pilot
copilot
navigator / gunner
radio operator / gunner
bombardier / gunner
engineer / gunner
tail gunner
belly gunner (aka ball turret)
2 waist gunners
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