B-17D

B-17D

Modification of
B-17C, B-17D
Produced
42
Changes
Built February–April 1941: adjustable cowl flaps, external bomb racks removed, revised electrics, a tenth crew position, twin .50 mounts in the radio compartment and the bathtub, more armour.
Crew
10
Engines
4

Armament

WeaponCountPosition
Browning AN/M21Flexible
Browning AN/M2 .506Flexible

Service

≈ 8 Dec 1941 – May 1942