Navigation: America's Wars: Revolutionary War War of 1812  Civil War Chronology of WW II  Vietnam War  American History: Civics: A Glossary Amistad Gallery of Railroad Stations  Elections: US Elections  Aviation: WW II: American Aircraft  Navy History: US Carriers  US Navy Battleships US Patrol Boats US Cruisers Other: History of The Middle East		HistoryCentral.com >Aviation > WW II: American Aircraft > B-17 AMERICAN COMBAT AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR II B-17 The B-17 was the mainstay of the US airforcein Europe. The B-17 was first designed in 1935, but only entered servicein 1940. They began daylight boming over Germany in 1942. US B-17 Manufacturer: Boeing, Lockheed, Douglas Engines: 4 1200HP WR Speed: 317MPH Length: 74.4ft Range: 2,400mi Wingspan: 103.9ft Weight: 2,804lbs(max) Ceiling: 19,700ft	Mailing List   Buy a Great Momentos of the B-17 Mug T-Shirt Mousepad Totebag Puzzle Picture Related Products    Resources Links to Other Aviation Sites
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