B-17G lendav kindlus | |
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| Riik | USA |
| Tüüp | Bombardier |
| Kirjeldus | Album 108 Walk-around fotod B-17G lendav kindlus |
2007 Boeing B-17 lendav kindlus on üks tuntumaid Teise maailmasõja Ameerika (ja isegi liitlaste) pommitajaid ja see, kes langes selle konflikti ajal suurima koguse pomme. 1930. aastate teisel poolel projekteeritud B-17 ehitati 12 677 näitel ja seda kasutati kõigis operatsiooniteatrites kuni 1945. aastani.
Allikas: B-17 Lendav kindlus Vikipeedias
| B-17G Flying Fortress WalkAround | |
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| Fotograaf | Teadmata |
| Lokaliseerimine | Teadmata |
| Fotod | 108 |
Vaata ka:
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)
| Funktsioon | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rolli | Heavy Bomber, Strategic Bombing |
| Tootja | Boeing, Douglas, Lockheed-Vega |
| Meeskonna | 10 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Bombardier, Top Turret Gunner/Engineer, Radio Operator, Ball Turret Gunner, 2x Waist Gunners, Tail Gunner) |
| pikkus | 74 ft 4 in (22.66 m) |
| Tiibade siruulatus | 103 ft 9 in (31.62 m) |
| Jõuallikas | 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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