Б-17 гр влакнини летяща крепост | |
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| Страна | Сащ |
| Тип | Bombardier |
| Описание | Албум 108 разходка-наоколо снимки на Б-17 гр влакнини летяща крепост |
на Летяща крепост Боинг Б-17 е един от най-известните американски (или дори съюзнически) бомбардировачи от Втората световна война и този, който хвърли най-големия тонаж бомби по време на този конфликт. Проектиран през втората половина на 30-те години на миналия век, 12 677 B-17 са построени и обслужвани във всички театри до 1945 г.
Източник: B-17 Летяща крепост в Уикипедия
| B-17G Flying Fortress WalkAround | |
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| Фотограф | Не знам |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 108 |
Вижте също:
The B-17G was the definitive and most produced variant of the Flying Fortress, an iconic heavy bomber of World War II, famous for its heavy defensive armament and survivability.
Key Specifications (B-17G)
| Черта | Detail |
|---|---|
| Роля | Heavy Bomber, Strategic Bombing |
| Производителя | Boeing, Douglas, Lockheed-Vega |
| Екипажа | 10 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Bombardier, Top Turret Gunner/Engineer, Radio Operator, Ball Turret Gunner, 2x Waist Gunners, Tail Gunner) |
| Дължина | 74 ft 4 in (22.66 m) |
| Размах | 103 ft 9 in (31.62 m) |
| Силова установка | 4 * Wright R-1820-97 “Cyclone” radial engines (1,200 hp each) |
| Max Speed | Approx. 287 mph (462 km/h) |
| Bomb Load (Normal) | Up to 6,000 lbs (2,724 kg) for long-range missions |
Defensive Armament Highlights
The B-17G was armed with up to 13 * .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns. The key defensive upgrade was the:
- Bendix Chin Turret: A new two-gun, power-operated turret under the nose to counter head-on fighter attacks, which was the major difference from the B-17F.
- Cheyenne Tail Turret: Fitted to later G models for improved defense.
- Staggered Waist Guns: Gun positions in the fuselage were staggered (one forward, one aft) to give the two gunners more working room.
Historical Significance
With 8,680 units built, the B-17G became the backbone of the daylight precision bombing campaign over Europe, known for its ability to absorb heavy damage and safely return its crew.
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