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BOEING FLYING FORTRESS
(B-17G)

Engines: Four 1,200 h.p. Wright Cyclones
Wing span: 103 ft. 9 in.
Length: 74 ft. 9 in.
Height: 19 ft. 1 in.
Top speed: over 300 m.p.h.
Gross weight: over 65,000 pounds
Service ceiling: over 40,000 feet
Armament (.50-cal.): 13 guns
Crew: 6 to 10
Wing loading: 38.5 lbs. sq. ft.

[[image - color drawing of a cutaway view of the B-17G]]

FLYING CUTAWAY
BY R.G. SMITH and JOE W. TILLOTSON

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