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Description
| Manufacturer: | Boeing | |
| Base model: | B-17 | |
| Designation: | B-17 | |
| Version: | G | |
| Nickname: | Flying Fortress | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1924-Present | |
| Basic role: | Bomber | |
| Crew: | 10 | |
| Location: | Grissom Air Park - Heritage Museum Foundation, Grissom AFB Indiana | |
Specifications
| Length: | 74' 4" | 22.6 m | |
| Height: | 19' 2" | 5.8 m | |
| Wingspan: | 103' 9" | 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 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 1200 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 2,000 miles | 3,220 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 150 mph | 241 km/h | 130 kt |
| Max Speed: | 287 mph | 462 km/h | 249 kt |
| Ceiling: | 35,600 ft | 10,850 m | |