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

Original Cost of a B-17

$314,109

(The above info was compiled from the Confederate Air Force brochure)

 

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