The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps. Competing against Douglas and Martin for a contract to build 200 bombers, the Boeing entry outperformed both competitors and exceeded the Air Corps' performance specifications. Wikipedia
Wingspan: 31.62 m
Produced: 1936–1945
Retired: 1968 (Brazilian Air Force)
Manufacturer: Boeing
Number built: 12,731
First flight: 28 July 1935
Introduction: April 1938
Number Of Sheets: 2.5 Sheets
Difficulty: Challenging
Assembled Size: 6.9"L x 5.3"W x 1.57"H (17.5 x 13.5 x 4 cm)
Ages 14+
Metal Earth kits are made from high quality steel sheets. Each model features amazing detail with parts cut from one or more 4” square steel sheets. Easy to follow instructions are included with each kit and NO GLUE OR SOLDER REQUIRED! Simply snip out the pieces and bend the tabs through corresponding connection points.
