Boeing B-17 E

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_role gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:armament 13 .50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns
gptkbp:bomb_load 4,800 lb
gptkbp:ceiling 35,600 ft
gptkbp:combat_debut 1941
gptkbp:combat_role strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:crew gptkb:10
extensive training required
gptkbp:design high-wing
Boeing engineers
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Wright_R-1820-97
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:radial_engine
gptkbp:first_flight 1939
gptkbp:fuselage_material metal construction
gptkbp:height 19 ft 1 in
gptkbp:historical_significance iconic WWII bomber
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boeing B-17 E
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 74 ft 4 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:max_speed 303 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 65,500 lb
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Flying_Fortress
gptkbp:notable_features large bomb bay
gptkbp:number_built 512
gptkbp:operational_range long-range missions
gptkbp:operational_theater gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:propeller gptkb:Hamilton_Standard
gptkbp:range 3,400 miles
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Boeing_B-17_family
gptkbp:retired 1945
gptkbp:role gptkb:bomber
strategic bombing
gptkbp:service 1945
gptkbp:service_entry 1941
gptkbp:service_history gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Boeing_B-17_F
gptkbp:survivors few remain today
gptkbp:tail_type twin vertical stabilizers
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Boeing_B-17
gptkbp:wingspan 103 ft 9 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boeing_B-17_G_Flying_Fortress
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5