B-17E Flying Fortress

The B-17E was a long range bomber which was famous for dropping a large payload of bombs, receiving great amounts of damage, and bringing the ten person crew back to safety. The "Flying Fortress" had a Norden bombsight which was very effective in sighting the target. Two out of every five bombs dropped by the United States were dropped by B-17's.

Nation: U.S.A.

Manufacturer: Boeing Aircraft Company

Type: Bomber

Engine: Four Wright R-1820-65 Cyclone 9 Cylinder Air Cooled Radial, 1200 Hp Each

Wingspan: 103' 9"
Length: 73' 10"
Height: 19' 2"

Loaded Weight: 53000 lbs

Max Speed: 317 mph at 25000'

Ceiling: 36000'

Range: 3000'

Crew: 10

Armament: 9-12 M2 .50 Machine Guns, One .30 Machine Gun, 17600 lbs of Bombs