What engine was in a B-17?

The aircraft was powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-1690 Hornet radial engines, each producing 750 hp (600 kW) at 7,000 ft (2,100 m).

Which is better B-17 or b24?

The B-17 had a very large wing and ailerons (the moveable portion of the wing), while the B-24 used a smaller wing and ailerons for speed. Thus, the Liberator was faster, but the Flying Fortress could fly higher. Typical approach landing speeds for both planes, using full wing flaps was 120 miles per hour.

What does the 17 mean in B-17?

Definition. B-17. Boeing Flying Fortress (US; WWII bomber)

How much does a B-17 cost?

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

B-17 Flying Fortress
Primary users United States Army Air Forces Royal Air Force
Produced 1936–1945
Number built 12,731
Unit cost US$238,329 (1945) US$2.6 million (in 2016 dollars)

How many B-17 Crews died?

Of the 3,885 crewmen aboard B-‐17 Flying Fortresses that went down, 2,114 (54.4 %) did not survive; 866 of the 1,228 on B-‐24 Liberators (71.3%) died; 190 of the 236 (80.0%) fighter pilots who went down perished.

What was the B-17 used for?

Developed by the Boeing Company in the 1930s, the B-17 was a four‑engine heavy bomber aircraft used by the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. It was a very effective weapons system, dropping more bombs during the war than any other American aircraft.

What is the difference between AB 17 and a b29?

Due to all of this, the B-29 is much heavier than the B-17. As a result, Boeing was forced to use more powerful engines for the B-29. In turn, the B-29 had a much longer combat range than the B-17. On top of the longer combat range, the B-29 also had a much faster cruising and max speed.

Why was the B-24 Liberator called the flying coffin?

Officially designated the “Liberator,” the square shaped B-24 could easily turn into a death trap. It was hard to fly with its stiff and heavy controls, and so earned its name by its crews as the “Flying Coffin.”

How many engines can a 17 fly on?

Technical Specifications

First flight July 28, 1935 (prototype)
Range (max.) 3,750 miles
Ceiling 35,600 feet
Power Four 1,200-horsepower Wright R-1820-97 engines
Accommodation 2 pilots, bombardier, navigator, radio-operator, 5 gunners

Did the B-17 have a toilet?

During World War 2, large bomber aircraft, such as the American Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and the British Avro Lancaster, carried chemical toilets (basically a bucket with seat and cover, see bucket toilet); in British use, they were called “Elsans” after the company that manufactured them.

How high can a B-29 fly?

31,850 feet
Technical Specifications

First flight Sept. 21, 1942
Cruising speed 220 mph
Range 5,830 miles
Ceiling 31,850 feet
Power Four 2,200-horsepower Wright Duplex Cyclone engines

Is the B-29 still in service?

Many served during the Korean War and as aerial tankers during the 1950s. Only 22 complete B-29 airframes are currently restored in the United States.