Comparison of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Bristol Freighter [S]ave
| Attribute |  Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress × |  Bristol Freighter × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| Model | Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress | Bristol Freighter |
| Country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1936 | 1945 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1945 | 1958 |
| Type | Military Aircraft | Cargo Airplanes |
| Icao | B17 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Wright R-1820-97 "Cyclone" turbosupercharged radial engines other | 2x Bristol Hercules 734 |
| Power, hp (hp) | 1,200 | 2,000 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 461 | 363 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 141 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 3,219 | 1,324 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,851 | 7,010 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 4.57 | 5.08 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,341 | 760 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,067 | 700 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 29,700 | 19,958 |
| Max payload (kg) | 9,786 | 7,341 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 6,435 | 4,429 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | - | 630 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 23 |
| Exterior length (m) | 22.8 | 20.83 |
| Tail height (m) | 5.8 | 6.6 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Wing span (m) | 31.6 | 32.92 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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