It is the third-most produced bomber in history, behind the American four-engined Consolidated B-24 Liberator and the German multirole, twin-engined Junkers Ju 88. The B-17 was also …

Jul 17, 2024 · Being designed in the mid-1930s, the B-17 enjoyed, at least initially, some of the rapid improvements in engine technology that occurred during the decade that led into World …

4x Wright Cyclone GR-1820-97 nine cylinder radial engines with General Electric B-22 waste gas turbochargers with 1,200 hp start performance and 1,380 hp emergency-combat-management …

Mar 28, 2024 · B-17s were powered by Wright R-1820 Cyclone turbosupercharged radial engines that could put out 1,200 horsepower on each engine. There were a couple of very important …

Take an in depth look at the legendary "Memphis Belle" Engines and learn about the equipment and role in which all B-17s flew to their target.

Data for B-17G: Crew: 10. Armament: 13 × 0.50 inches (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns. Range: 1738 nautical miles (3219 km, 2000 miles) with 6000 lbs (2700 kg) bomb load. (...)

WWII Aircraft Performance, wartime flight trials and reports of B-17 aircraft. B-17 data.

Apr 25, 2025 · Development of the B-17 bomber began in the 1930s for the US Army Air Corps (USAAC). Its first version, the Model 299, had four Pratt and Whitney R-1690 Hornet nine …

Known for its ruggedness, firepower, and ability to sustain heavy damage, the B-17 played a crucial role in Allied bombing campaigns against Nazi Germany and other Axis powers.

The following is an extensive catalogue of the variants and specific unique elements of each variant and/or design stage of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, a heavy bomber used by the …