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Strategic Air Command Museum, Ashland Nebraska
Boeing DB-17P 'Flying Fortress' SN: 44-83559

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Description
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:B-17
  Designation:DB-17
  Version:P
  Nickname:Flying Fortress
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Modified Mission:Drone director
  Serial/Bureau Number:44-83559
  Location:Strategic Air Command Museum, Ashland Nebraska

Specifications
  Length: 74' 4" 22.6 m
  Height:19' 1" 5.8 m
  Wingspan: 103' 10" 31.6 m
  Wingarea: 1,420.0 sq ft 131.9 sq m
  Empty Weight: 36,135 lb 16,387 kg
  Gross Weight: 65,500 lb 29,705 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone
  Horsepower (each): 1200

Performance
  Range: 3,400 miles 5,475 km
  Cruise Speed: 182 mph 293 km/h 158 kt
  Max Speed: 287 mph 462 km/h 249 kt
  Ceiling: 35,600 ft 10,850 m