B-17 F 41-24679

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/B-17_F_41-24679
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
strategic bombing missions
detailed specifications available
influenced future bombers
B-17 E, B-17 G
various USAAF pilots
gptkbp:armament 13 .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns
gptkbp:bomb_load 8,000 lbs
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:none
gptkbp:combat_role strategic bombing
gptkbp:combat_system gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:crew gptkb:10
varied
USAAF training programs
pilot, co-pilot, navigator, bombardier, radio operator, gunners
various USAAF bases
gptkbp:decommissioned 1945
gptkbp:elevation 35,000 ft
gptkbp:engine gptkb:4
1,200 hp per engine
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Wright_R-1820_Cyclone
gptkbp:fate lost in action
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1942
gptkbp:height 19 ft 1 in
gptkbp:historical_significance iconic WWII bomber
gptkbp:home_port 41-24679
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label B-17 F 41-24679
gptkbp:length 74 ft 4 in
gptkbp:location over Germany
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:max_speed 287 mph
gptkbp:mission 1943
1945
bombing raids over Germany
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Flying_Fortress
gptkbp:number_built 512
gptkbp:operational_range 1,500 miles
gptkbp:production_years 1936-1945
gptkbp:range 3,750 miles
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:B-17_F
gptkbp:resting_place scrap yard
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:service_branch gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:services gptkb:1942
gptkbp:status destroyed
gptkbp:wingspan 103 ft 9 in