Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress vs. Boeing B-29 Superfortress

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress versus Boeing B-29 Superfortress
22.56 m 74 ft 0 in length 30.17 m 99 ft 0 in
5.82 m 19 ft 1 in height 9.02 m 29 ft 7 in
31.62 m 103 ft 9 in wingspan 43.06 m 141 ft 3 in
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines engines 4 Wright R-3350s
1,200 horsepower thrust per engine 2,200 hp
4,800 horsepower total thrust 8,800 hp
29,484 kg 65,000 lb MTOW 63,502 kg 140,000 lb
2,000 mi 1,739 nm range 3,700 mi 3,219 nm
226 mph 364 km/h cruise speed 220 mph 354 km/h
capacity 20,000 lbs (9,100 kg) bomb load
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.