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Spotter's notes
This museum example carries period-authentic nose art and is surrounded by other vintage military aircraft, reflecting the golden age of piston-engined bombers. Hill Aerospace Museum
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
B17
Model
B-17 Flying Fortress
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United States Army Air Forces (historic)
Livery
WWII-era U.S. military with nose art 'Short Bier'
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone radial (×4)
Thrust
1,200 hp (895 kW) per engine (no thrust rating; piston engines)
Wingspan
31.63 meters
Length
22.66 meters
Height
5.82 meters
MTOW
29,710 kilograms
Range
3,219 kilometers
Capacity
Up to 10 crew
Cruise Speed
293 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Not rated in modern ICAO standards; very loud compared to jet airliners (~110-120 dB during takeoff)
Location
Airport Code
HIF/KHIF
Airport Name
Hill Air Force Base