Boeing B-17
17 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1942 to 1960; half of them date from 1944 or earlier. California has the most (3). 94% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the B-17 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 4 engines
- Common engines
- Wright R-1820 Ser (8), Wright R-1820-97 (3), Wright C9Gc&D Series (3)
- Seats
- 36
- Cruise speed
- about 221 mph
- Maker on the register
- Boeing
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 30, 1982; newest October 30, 2024
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 5 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Worlds Greatest Aircraft Collection INC · Wartime History Museum INC · Pond Warbirds LLC · Museum Of Flight Foundation · Military Aircraft Restoration CORP · Martin Aviation INC · Experimental Aircraft Association INC
Accident history NTSB records · 3 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 3 most recent of 3 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Boeing B-17 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
17 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Boeing B-17s?
California, with 3.
Who owns the Boeing B-17?
94% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 1 B-17F (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N17W | Boeing B-17F |
Museum Of Flight Foundation Seattle, Washington |
Limited | 1990-09-17 | Valid |