Nine-0-Nine / B-17G
"The most widely recognized and revered aircraft type of World War II, the B-17 Flying Fortress, takes to the skies again. The B-17G (Serial # 44-83575) has been returned to its wartime configuration under the auspices of the nonprofit Collings Foundation of Stow, MA and given the name 'Nine-O-Nine'.
The Collings Flying Fortress was built at Long Beach, CA by the Douglas Aircraft Company and accepted on April 7, 1945. Although she was too late for combat, #44-83575 did serve as part of the Air/Sea 1st Rescue Squadron and later in the Military Air Transport Service.
Wingspan 103 feet, 9.3 inches
Length 74 feet, 9 inches
Height 19 feet, 1 inch
Empty weight 36,135 pounds
Max. weight 72,000 pounds
Powerplants Four 1200 hp
Wright R-1820-97 Engines
Armament 13 M2 .50" Browning
Machine Guns
Crew 10
Performance Max Speed: 250 mph
Service Ceiling: 35,000 ft
Range: 2,400 miles"
Read more about this aircraft here: http://www.collingsfoundation.org/aircrafts/boeing-b-17g-flying-fortress/
Read MoreThe Collings Flying Fortress was built at Long Beach, CA by the Douglas Aircraft Company and accepted on April 7, 1945. Although she was too late for combat, #44-83575 did serve as part of the Air/Sea 1st Rescue Squadron and later in the Military Air Transport Service.
Wingspan 103 feet, 9.3 inches
Length 74 feet, 9 inches
Height 19 feet, 1 inch
Empty weight 36,135 pounds
Max. weight 72,000 pounds
Powerplants Four 1200 hp
Wright R-1820-97 Engines
Armament 13 M2 .50" Browning
Machine Guns
Crew 10
Performance Max Speed: 250 mph
Service Ceiling: 35,000 ft
Range: 2,400 miles"
Read more about this aircraft here: http://www.collingsfoundation.org/aircrafts/boeing-b-17g-flying-fortress/
