Летающая крепость B-17G | |
|---|---|
| Страны | США |
| Тип | Bombardier |
| Описание | Альбома 108 прогулки вокруг фотографии Летающая крепость B-17G |
Teh Боинг B-17 Летающая крепость является одним из самых известных американских (или даже союзных) бомбардировщиков Второй мировой войны и тот, который сбросил самый большой тоннаж бомб во время этого конфликта. Разработанный во второй половине 1930-х годов, B-17 был построен до 12677 единиц и служил во всех театрах эксплуатации до 1945 года.
Источник: Летающая крепость B-17 в Википедии
| B-17G Flying Fortress WalkAround | |
|---|---|
| Фотограф | Неизвестная |
| Локализации | Неизвестная |
| Фотографии | 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 |
|---|---|
| Роль | Heavy Bomber, Strategic Bombing |
| Производителя | Boeing, Douglas, Lockheed-Vega |
| Экипажа | 10 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Bombardier, Top Turret Gunner/Engineer, Radio Operator, Ball Turret Gunner, 2x Waist Gunners, Tail Gunner) |
| Длина | 74 ft 4 in (22.66 m) |
| Размах крыла | 103 ft 9 in (31.62 m) |
| Силовая 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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