B-17G Létající pevnost | |
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| Země | SPOJENÉ STÁTY |
| Typ | Bombardier |
| Popis | Album 108 procházkové fotografie B-17G Létající pevnost |
Tá Létající pevnost Boeing B-17 je jedním z nejznámějších amerických (ne-li spojeneckých) bombardérů druhé světové války a ten, který během tohoto konfliktu shodil největší prostornost bomb. Byl navržen ve druhé polovině třicítky, B-17 byl postaven v 12 677 kopiích a sloužil ve všech divadlech až do roku 1945.
| B-17G Flying Fortress WalkAround | |
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| Fotograf | Neznámé |
| Lokalizace | Neznámé |
| Fotografie | 108 |
Viz také:
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)
| Rys | Detail |
|---|---|
| Roli | Heavy Bomber, Strategic Bombing |
| Výrobce | Boeing, Douglas, Lockheed-Vega |
| Posádky | 10 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Bombardier, Top Turret Gunner/Engineer, Radio Operator, Ball Turret Gunner, 2x Waist Gunners, Tail Gunner) |
| Délka | 74 ft 4 in (22.66 m) |
| Rozpětí křídel | 103 ft 9 in (31.62 m) |
| Pohonná jednotka | 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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