B-17G 飞行要塞

B-17G 飞行要塞

国家美国
类型庞巴迪
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波音B-17飞行要塞 是第二次世界大战中最著名的美国(甚至盟军)轰炸机之一,也是在冲突期间投下最大吨炸弹的轰炸机之一。B-17 设计于 20 世纪 30 年代后半段,由 12,677 个单元组成,在 1945 年之前一直服务于所有运营剧院。

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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)

特征 Detail
作用 Heavy Bomber, Strategic Bombing
制造商 Boeing, Douglas, Lockheed-Vega
船员 10 (Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator, Bombardier, Top Turret Gunner/Engineer, Radio Operator, Ball Turret Gunner, 2x Waist Gunners, Tail Gunner)
长度 74 ft 4 in (22.66 m)
翼展 103 ft 9 in (31.62 m)
动力装置 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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