Eighth Air Force Museum, Barksdale AFB Louisiana
Boeing
B-17G
'Flying Fortress'
SN: 44-83884
Exhibit photos
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
  Serial/Bureau Number:
44-83884
  Location:
Eighth Air Force Museum, Barksdale AFB Louisiana
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