B-17G

B-17G

Modification of
B-17G
Produced
8,595
Changes
8,680 built from August 1943 to July 1945: 4,035 by Boeing, 2,395 by Douglas and 2,250 by Vega; 85 went to the RAF as the Fortress III. Late-war Pacific lifeboat carriers became B-17H/SB-17G.
Crew
10
Length
22,660 mm
Wingspan
31,620 mm
Height
5,820 mm
Wing area
131.92 m²
Empty weight
16,391 kg
Engine
Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone
Engines
4
Blades
3
Pitch
Constant speed
Service ceiling
10,850 m

Climb time

AltitudeTime, min
7,620 m41

Range

Distance, kmFuel
3,219Internal

Armament

Service

≈ Sep 1943 – 25 Apr 1945