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Encyclopedia - Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
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Boeing B-17F-25-BO Flying Fortress | General | | Crew : | Usually 9 | | Country of Origin : | USA | Powerplant | | Number Of Engines : | Four | | Powerplant type : | Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone radial piston engines | | Max Power Rating : | 895kW (1,200hp) | Dimensions | | Length : | 22.80m (74ft 9in) | | Height : | 5.85m (19ft 2in) | | Wingspan : | 32.60m (103ft 9in) | | Wing Area : | 131.92m2 (1,420sq ft) | Weights | | Empty Weight : | 15,422kg (34,000lb) | | Max Take-off Weight : | 32,660kg (72,000lb) | | Internal fuel load : | 6,435 litres (1,700 US gal) | Performance | | Max Speed At Cruising Level : | 260kt (481km/h; 299mph) | | Cruising Speed : | 260kt (481km/h; 299mph) | | Initial Climb Rate : | 900ft (274m) per minute | | Service Ceiling : | 36,000ft (10,975m) |
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