B-17G Fortaleza Voladora | |
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| País | E.e.u.u |
| Tipo | Bombardier |
| Descripción | Álbum 108 fotos a pie de la B-17G Fortaleza Voladora |
el Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress es uno de los bombarderos estadounidenses (o incluso aliados) más conocidos de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y el que lanzó el mayor tonelaje de bombas durante ese conflicto. Diseñado en la segunda mitad de la década de 1930, se construyeron 12.677 B-17 y sirvieron en todos los teatros de operaciones hasta 1945.
| B-17G Flying Fortress WalkAround | |
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| Fotógrafo | Unknow |
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| Fotos | 108 |
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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)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Papel | Heavy Bomber, Strategic Bombing |
| Fabricante | Boeing, Douglas, Lockheed-Vega |
| Equipo | 10 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Bombardier, Top Turret Gunner/Engineer, Radio Operator, Ball Turret Gunner, 2x Waist Gunners, Tail Gunner) |
| Longitud | 74 ft 4 in (22.66 m) |
| Envergadura | 103 ft 9 in (31.62 m) |
| Planta motriz | 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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