Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress vs. Lockheed U-2

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress versus Lockheed U-2
22.56 m 74 ft 0 in length 19.2 m 63 ft 0 in
5.82 m 19 ft 1 in height 4.8 m 15 ft 9 in
31.62 m 103 ft 9 in wingspan 32 m 105 ft
4 Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone Turbosupercharged radial engines engines 1 × General Electric F118-101
1,200 horsepower thrust per engine 17,000 lbf (76 kN)
4,800 horsepower total thrust 17,000 lbf (76 kN)
29,484 kg 65,000 lb MTOW 18,144 kg 40,000 lb
2,000 mi 1,739 nm range 6,090 nm 11,278 km
226 mph 364 km/h cruise speed 475 mph 764 km/h
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.