The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was the first mass-produced, four-engine heavy
bomber. It was most widely used for daylight strategic bombings of German
industrial targets during World War II as part of the United States Eighth Air Force.
These are some of the prints we offer depicting the B-17 Flying Fortress.
bomber. It was most widely used for daylight strategic bombings of German
industrial targets during World War II as part of the United States Eighth Air Force.
These are some of the prints we offer depicting the B-17 Flying Fortress.
"America's Century"
"Clash over Haseleunne"
"Formidable Fortress"
"Ruhr Valley Raiders"
"Schweinfurt Again"
"Men of the Century"
"Fames Favored Few"
"Scaling The Alps"
"Lady of Grace"
"How Many This Time"
"Down & Out"
"Full House Aces High"
"Last mission for Nine-O-Nine"
"Memphis Belle"
"Tough & Ready"
"Old Bold Pilots"
"Not Without A Fight"
Some of the spec. on the B-17
Crew: 10
Length: 74 ft 4 in (22.7 m)
Wingspan: 103 ft 10 in (31.6 m)
Height: 19 ft 1 in (5.8 m)
Wing area: 1527 ft² (141.9 m²)
Empty: 36,135 lb (16,390 kg)
Loaded: 54,000 lb (24,494 kg)
Maximum takeoff: 72,000 lb
(32,659 kg)
Powerplant: 4× Wright
R-1820-99 turbo-supercharged
radials, 1,200 hp (895 kW)
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Performance
Cruise speed: 170 mph ((273
km/h)
Maximum speed: 300 mph (483
km/h)
Loaded Range: 1,850 miles
(2,977 km)
Service ceiling: 35,600 ft (10,900
m)
Loaded Rate of climb: 200ft/min
( m/min)
Wing loading: 47.2 lb/ft² (231
kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.0655 hp/lb (110
W/kg)
Armament
13× Browning M-2 0.50 calibre
(12.11 mm) machine guns (with
optional extra nose armament
fitted in glazed nose)
8,000 lb (3,600 kg) of bombs
long range
17,600 lb (7,983 kg) of bombs
short range
Crew: 10
Length: 74 ft 4 in (22.7 m)
Wingspan: 103 ft 10 in (31.6 m)
Height: 19 ft 1 in (5.8 m)
Wing area: 1527 ft² (141.9 m²)
Empty: 36,135 lb (16,390 kg)
Loaded: 54,000 lb (24,494 kg)
Maximum takeoff: 72,000 lb
(32,659 kg)
Powerplant: 4× Wright
R-1820-99 turbo-supercharged
radials, 1,200 hp (895 kW)
[edit]
Performance
Cruise speed: 170 mph ((273
km/h)
Maximum speed: 300 mph (483
km/h)
Loaded Range: 1,850 miles
(2,977 km)
Service ceiling: 35,600 ft (10,900
m)
Loaded Rate of climb: 200ft/min
( m/min)
Wing loading: 47.2 lb/ft² (231
kg/m²)
Power/mass: 0.0655 hp/lb (110
W/kg)
Armament
13× Browning M-2 0.50 calibre
(12.11 mm) machine guns (with
optional extra nose armament
fitted in glazed nose)
8,000 lb (3,600 kg) of bombs
long range
17,600 lb (7,983 kg) of bombs
short range
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These
prints mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and
space flight. We also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry
works. These prints are from all the top national and international artists along
with some local artists. Many of our prints are signed by the artist and by
famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific plane, pilot, artist
or subject please contact us.
prints mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and
space flight. We also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry
works. These prints are from all the top national and international artists along
with some local artists. Many of our prints are signed by the artist and by
famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific plane, pilot, artist
or subject please contact us.
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All sales are subject to availability.
All images are copyrighted by the individual artist and may not be
reproduced without their consent.
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B-17F Memphis Belle (right side)
B-17F Memphis Belle (left side)