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The B-17G's rugged design let crews survive missions that seemed impossible to endure
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What was the primary trade-off in the B-17G Flying Fortress's design that balanced its offensive power and survivability?
Heavy defensive armament and rugged construction allowed it to endure damage but increased weight and reduced speed.
It sacrificed defensive armament to maximize bomb load and speed.
Its main advantage was stealth technology that made it invisible to enemy radar.
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The B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs than any other aircraft in World War II
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What was a key factor that made the B-17 Flying Fortress effective in its bombing missions during World War II?
Its ability to fly at high altitudes and sustain heavy damage while defending itself with multiple machine guns
Its use of stealth technology to avoid enemy radar detection
Its role as a single-engine fighter aircraft designed for dogfights
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The YB-17 prototype paved the way for the iconic B-17 Flying Fortress, a key bomber in WWII
31 Jan 2026
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What was the primary purpose of the YB-17 in the development of the B-17 Flying Fortress?
To be the main production model used in combat during World War II
To serve as a prototype for testing and refining the bomber's design and performance
To serve exclusively as a transport aircraft during World War II
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