(RAW SOUND) Inside the B-17: The Sound of Freedom (Engine Start & Takeoff)

Turn up your volume! There is no sound on earth quite like four Wright R-1820 "Cyclone" radial engines coming to life. 🔊🇺🇸

🎥 About this Video: US Arsenal brings you front-row access to a living legend: The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Watch the mesmerizing sequence of a cold start procedure—from the first puff of smoke to the rhythmic idle of 4,800 combined horsepower. Then, witness the raw power as this heavy bomber roars down the runway and takes to the skies once again.

✈️ The Machine: The B-17 "Flying Fortress" was the backbone of the US Army Air Forces in WWII. Famous for its ability to absorb heavy damage and bring its crew home, today it stands as a flying tribute to the Greatest Generation.

⚙️ Engine Specs:
Engine Type: 4 × Wright R-1820-97 "Cyclone" Turbo-supercharged radials
Power: 1,200 hp (895 kW) each
Sound: Pure Radial Symphony

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