Originally a USAAF airplane, 90 Squadron took deliverof 20 for daylight bombing from high altitudes.
Later used for Coastal Command and maritime Reconnaissance 85 of the later B-17 G's were delivered for use by 100 group, and used for Radio Counter Measures.
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Specification
- 4 x 1,200hp Wright Cyclone R-1820-97 air cooled radial engines
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Dimensions
- Wingspan: 103 feet 9 in (31.62m)
- Length: 74 feet 9 in (22.78m)
- Height: 19 feet 1 in (5.82m)
- Empty Weight 36,135lbs (16,837.2kg)
- Loaded Weight: 72,000lbs (32,6552kg)
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Performance, Ceiling and Range
- Speed: 302 mph (486km) at 25,000 feet (7,620m)
- Cruising Speed: 160 mph (257.5km)
- Ceiling 35,600 feet. (10,850.8m)
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Armament
- 12 x .50
- 2 x Nose
- 2 x Dorsal
- 2 x Ventral
- 2 x Tail
- 2 x Waiste
- 1 xBeam
- Bombload 7,600lbs (3446kg
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