Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (Model 299)
Photo ©: Gary Stedman (photos at airliners.net)
B-17 Flying Fortress (Model 299)
Bomber
| Crew | 10 | |
| Propulsion | 4 Radial Engines | |
| Engine Model | Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone | |
| Engine Power (each) | 895 kW | 1200 hp |
| Speed | 463 km/h | 250 kts 288 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 10.851 m | 35.600 ft |
| Range | 3.219 km | 1.738 NM 2.000 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 16.391 kg | 36.136 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 29.710 kg | 65.500 lbs |
| Wing Span | 31,62 m | 103,7 ft |
| Wing Area | 131,9 m² | 1420 ft² |
| Length | 22,66 m | 74,3 ft |
| Height | 5,82 m | 19,1 ft |
| First Flight | 28.07.1935 | |
| Production Status | out of production | |
| Production Range | 1936–1945 | |
| Total Production | 12731 | |
| Data for (Version) | Boeing B-17G | |
| Weblinks | Extras |
| The Boeing Company, official website |
| [Photo-ID: 1201] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16 | |
![]() | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress (299P) Reg.: F-BDRS c/n: 32376 ex USAAF 44-83735, USAAF 42-31983 |
| Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 1202] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16 | |
![]() | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress (299P) Reg.: F-BDRS c/n: 32376 ex USAAF 44-83735, USAAF 42-31983 |
| Imperial War Museum [Duxford Aerodrome (EGSU / QFO)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 1175] © Karsten Palt 2008-07-16 | |
![]() | Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress (299P) US Army Air Force Reg.: 44-77233 c/n: 32509 |
| Royal Air Force Museum [London-Hendon] | |






