Boeing B-17 F Flying Fortress

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Operation_Bodenplatte
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:1942
gptkb:USAAF
gptkb:B-17_G
gptkb:Memphis_Belle_crew
1960s
5.8 m
460 km/h
cantilever wing
36,000 lb
22.7 m
gptkbp:armament 13 .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns
multiple gun positions
13 machine guns
gptkbp:bomb_load high
8,000 lb
3,600 kg
gptkbp:casualties several preserved in museums
gptkbp:combat_system gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:composed_of large
gptkbp:crew gptkb:10
extensive
10 personnel
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1942
gptkbp:decommissioned after World War II
gptkbp:design Boeing engineers
four-engine heavy bomber
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Wright_R-1820_Cyclone
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:first_flight 1938
gptkbp:height 19 ft 1 in
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boeing B-17 F Flying Fortress
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Boeing_B-17_E
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:length 74 ft 4 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:material metal construction
gptkbp:max_speed 287 mph
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Memphis_Belle
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Flying_Fortress
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:operational_history extensive in Europe
gptkbp:produced_by approximately 5,000 units
gptkbp:range 2,000 miles
3,200 km
gptkbp:retirement_year 1960s
strategic bombing campaigns
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:service_ceiling 35,600 ft
gptkbp:services gptkb:1942
gptkbp:successor gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:tail_type gptkb:battle
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Boeing_B-17
gptkbp:wingspan 103 ft 9 in
31.6 m
high-wing