About This Aircraft
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engine heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC). The B-17G was the definitive version, featuring a chin turret for increased forward defense. 'Mary Alice' (44-83735) is a representative example.
Specifications
Engine: Four Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone radial engines, 1,200 hp each | Wingspan: 103 ft 9 in (31.62 m) | Length: 74 ft 4 in (22.66 m) | Height: 19 ft 1 in (5.82 m) | Max Takeoff Weight: 65,500 lb (29,710 kg) | Max Speed: 287 mph (462 km/h) at 25,000 ft | Range: 2,000 miles (3,219 km) with 4,000 lb bomb load | Service Ceiling: 35,600 ft (10,850 m) | Armament: 13 x.50 caliber Browning M2 machine guns; typical bomb load 4,500-8,000 lb, max 17,600 lb short range.