Specifications of the B-17G
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Span... 103 ft. 9 in.
Length...74 ft. 9 in.
Wing Area... 1,420 sq. ft.
Gross Weight... 48,726 lbs.
Top Speed... 302 mph
Cruising Speed... 160 mph
Range... 3,750 mi.
Service Ceiling... 35,600 ft.
Power... (4) 1,200-hp "Cyclone"
Armament... (11) machine guns / 16,000
lb. bomb load
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Original Cost of
a B-17
$314,109
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(The above info was
compiled from the Confederate Air Force brochure)
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