B-17G Fortress Model Airplane

It's time to reward yourself with a beautifully-crafted B-17G Fortress model plane!

Warplanes proudly brings you yet another product we are deeply proud of: the B-17G Fortress model airplane. This B-17G Fortress model is made from only the finest grade of mahogany, worked to a perfect scale copy of the B-17G Fortress. The design of the wing, the tail and the body of this art piece are carefully carved, mirrored from the actual B-17G Fortress. Cover it in a detailed, complete paint scheme, that includes squadron name, logos, insignia and the plane's distinct markings, and you get a one of a kind model you can definitely be proud of!

To preserve the B-17G Fortress's exquisite design, a coat of clear lacquer is finally applied to its entire body. All exquisite works done to our models are enthusiastically performed by our highly skilled craftsmen that are aviation enthusiast themselves. The B 17G Fortress model plane is mounted on a steel support rod and a wooden-base stand so you can beamingly display this masterpiece anywhere you want. Other optional display accessories are also available, including the pitch wall mount for your model collection allowing it to be placed on the wall and ceiling for an added flying effect.

History of the B-17G Fortress

Introduced by Boeing in April 1938, the Sentimental Journey B- 17G Fortress was a four-engine heavy bomber used in World War II. The prototype crashed and Boeing lost its contract with the US Army Air Corps (USAAC) but still impressed the USAAC enough that thirteen B- 17s were ordered. Initially, it was used for daylight precision strategic bombing campaign against German targets. 640,000 tons of bombs were dropped by the said aircraft on Germany. It was later used in raids against Japanese shipping and airfields, too. It was then developed into the Boeing 307 commercial transport aircraft.

Powered by four Wright R-1820- 97 Cyclone turbo supercharged radial engines, the Fortress B-17G Fortress had a maximum speed of 287 mph and a service ceiling of more than 35,000 ft. Priced at $238,329 each, it had a length of 22.66, height of 5.82m, and wingspan of 31.62m. It was armed with thirteen .50 M2 Browning machine guns, and up to 17,600 lbs of bombs. The Fortress B-17G retired in 1968.

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