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Hill Aerospace Museum, Hill AFB Utah
Boeing B-17G 'Flying Fortress' SN: 44-83663

Description
  Manufacturer:Boeing
  Base model:B-17
  Designation:B-17
  Version:G
  Nickname:Flying Fortress
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1924-Present
  Basic role:Bomber
  Crew:10
  Serial/Bureau Number:44-83663
  Location:Hill Aerospace Museum, Hill AFB Utah

Specifications
  Length: 74' 4" 22.6 m
  Height:19' 2" 5.8 m
  Wingspan: 103' 9" 31.6 m
  Wingarea: 1,420.0 sq ft 131.9 sq m
  Empty Weight: 36,135 lb 16,387 kg
  Gross Weight: 65,500 lb 29,705 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: Wright R-1820-97
  Horsepower (each): 1200

Performance
  Range: 2,000 miles 3,220 km
  Cruise Speed: 150 mph 241 km/h 130 kt
  Max Speed: 287 mph 462 km/h 249 kt
  Ceiling: 35,600 ft 10,850 m