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B-17G Flying Fortress

6,816 BrainyDJ  8.5 years ago

Happy Veteran's Day!

In celebration of our great veterans, I created this WWII B-17G bomber. It is one of my favorite WWII planes and I wanted to make a small version of it. The color scheme is based on the "Fuddy Duddy" B-17G. This replica is a very accurate replica. It has the wings in the right place, a correct fuselage shape, and even GUNS! Yes! GUNS!

Link for more info about B-17's:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress

Sorry for the sluggish controls, I wanted it to "feel" like a real bomber. I had to add a jet engine as the main power because the propellers failed me. Also, don't activate group 1. Just trust me. It activates the rotation on the hidden VTOL Jet.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 42.7ft (13.0m)
  • Length 27.9ft (8.5m)
  • Height 12.1ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 7,153lbs (3,244kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,614lbs (5,721kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.068
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.079
  • Wing Loading 62.9lbs/ft2 (307.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 200.5ft2 (18.6m2)
  • Drag Points 6243

Parts

  • Number of Parts 88
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 428