Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle

U.S. Air Force logo

Back to Memphis Belle Page

Back   Next

Boeing B-17F
Memphis Belle

The B-17F had four 1,200 hp Wright Cyclone R-1820-97 radial engines. These 9-cylinder engines were air cooled and had with a 16-to-9 gear ratio. Each was turbo-supercharged to boost manifold pressure for takeoff and maintain sea level pressure at altitude.

 
Home | Aviation | Military | Railway | U.S.A. | Europe | Israel | Other
Copyright © 2024 P. David Pride, All rights reserved.