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No. The next generation of bombers from Boeing was the B-29, which was quite a bit larger. B-29s were only used in the Pacific, and were the only aircraft with the range to make the round trip from the Marianas to bomb the Japanese Home Islands.
The B-24 was developed around the same time as the B-17, and was also used in Europe. It carried more bombs than the B-17. There were about 18,000 B-24s built, compared to 12,000 B-17s.
But crews liked flying the B-17, even though it was not pressurized as the B-29 was. This meant the crews had to wear oxygen masks when they got above 10,000 feet, and the cold air whipped through the interior of the plane through the openings in the side for the machine guns. It could be 60 below zero at high altitude, and the planes were traveling over 200 mph, so the wind chill was unbelievable, and any exposed skin could freeze instantly. Despite all this, the B-17s ruggedness, its ability to absorb incredible punishment and still get the crew back home, made it a favorite.
The British also had a couple of heavy, four engine bombers, roughly comparable to the B-17 but much less heavily armed with machine guns. The British used these to bomb at night, while the US bombed during the day.
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When was the b17 bomber used?
All throughout WWII.
Where did the spent machine bullets go on b17s World War 2?
On a B17 bomber the spent shell casings (brass) fell on the floor. Everything was scarce and rationed during WWII so I assume the brass was reused.
Where did the b24 and b17 bombers bomb?
Europe
Who was the Youngest pilot of a b17?
James W Fore
How did the ball turret work on the B17 Flying Fortress?
Foot pedals controlled hydraulic motors
When was the b17 bomber used?
All throughout WWII.
What is Boeings bomber aircraft called?
B52 B1B B17 B24
What is an American aircraft called a flying?
perhaps you mean the 'flying fortress' a B17 bomber
What American Bomber was known as the 'Flying Fortress' during World War 2?
Boeing B17
B-52 bomber financing in World War 2?
The B17, B24, and B29s were the heavy bombers of WWII. The B52 was the heavy bomber of the Vietnam War.
What was the nick name of the Boeing B17 bomber?
It was the Flying Fortress, dubbed so by a Seattle journalist and later adopted as the official name.
Is the B-52 the worlds biggest bomber?
Yes, the B-52 is the world's biggest bomber. The TU-95 Bear is close in physical size, but nowhere near in total weight.
The best bomber in the world?
The B52 Stratofortess. During the Vietnam War, one B52 could carry up to 108 750lb HE bombs. That was equal to about 10 World War 2 B17 bombers.
What was the biggest tank in World War 1?
the bum bomber, it was 2000 cubits wide
Where did the spent machine bullets go on b17s World War 2?
On a B17 bomber the spent shell casings (brass) fell on the floor. Everything was scarce and rationed during WWII so I assume the brass was reused.
What did the b17 do in 1943-1945?
The Boeing B-17 was a US Army Air Corps four-engine bomber with heavy defensive machine-gun armament and a crew of 10. Hundreds of them were used to bom German-occupied lands at that time.
What is the distance between Augsburg and Neuschwanstein?
1 h 21 min (104.1 km) via B17 and B17
