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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
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Boeing B-29 Superfortress
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Boeing |
| Type | Bombers | Bombers |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1935 | 1942 |
| Status | Retired | Retired |
| Units built | 12,731 | 3,970 |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 22.66 m | 30.18 m |
| Wingspan | 31.62 m | 43.05 m |
| Height | 5.82 m | 8.46 m |
| Wing area | 131.9 m² | 161.3 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 16,391 kg | 33,800 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 29,710 kg | 60,560 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 462 km/h | 574 km/h |
| Cruise speed | 293 km/h | 350 km/h |
| Range | 3,219 km | 5,230 km |
| Ferry range | — | 9,000 km |
| Service ceiling | 10,850 m | 9,710 m |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 10 | 11 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 4 | 4 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone (turbocharged radial) | Wright R-3350-23 Duplex-Cyclone |
| Power (each) | 890 kW | 1,640 kW |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.