Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress vs. Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
versus |
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk |
22.56 m |
74 ft 0 in |
length |
10.18 m |
33 ft 4 in |
5.82 m |
19 ft 1 in |
height |
3.26 m |
10 ft 8 in |
31.62 m |
103 ft 9 in |
wingspan |
11.38 m |
37 ft 4 in |
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines |
engines |
One Allison V-1710 |
1,200 horsepower |
thrust per engine |
1,240 horsepower |
4,800 horsepower |
total thrust |
1,240 horsepower |
29,484 kg |
65,000 lb |
MTOW |
4,013 kg |
8,850 lb |
2,000 mi |
1,739 nm |
range |
622 nm |
1,152 km |
226 mph |
364 km/h |
cruise speed |
268 knots |
288 mph |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.