Subscribe to download
B-17 bomber

B-17 bomber loaded with 8x200kg bombs and 3500L of gasoline.

Requires a 500m long runway for takeoff but can be less if it ends with a drop. Use brakes for initial steering and once above 100km/h use yaw rudder.
There is space for about 8 player gunners, 2 pilots and some extra seats.
It has 2 rotating turrets, functional landing gear and bomb bay.
Landing gear and bomb bay can be toggled with buttons without any other user input.
All the guns are mouse aimed and expected to be hand loaded with 50cal belts.
You can walk around during flight but after entering some seats you will be spawned outside when leaving them.
Entering the plane can be done from the door in the rear right side right next to the rear landing gear.

Usage of the autopilot is highly suggested. Taking control of it is done with the blue button.

Top speed loaded: 450km/h
Cruising speed (60% throttle): 340km/h
Mass loaded: 17500kg
Mass empty: 14750kg
Engine power: 4x850HP (gasoline)
Fuel consumption: Max 3000L/h. At cruising speed: 1800L/h
At cruising speed the fuel will last for 2 hours and a range of 700km can be achieved
Ceiling altitude: 4km (on 25km planet)

The bombsight is set for 1200m altitude and 80m/s ground speed.