Sleepy, what was your bomb load?
B17G in Warbirds is modeled with Tokyo Tanks making it way too heavy (like hauling an extra 13 500lb bombs) over the standard fuel load. Is it possible for the janitors to allow the B17G to load out 61% fuel to model a standard fuel load?
Weight
Empty: 31,780 lbs
Payload with standard fuel: 21,580 lb
With Tokyo tanks: 15,100 lb
with bomb bay tanks: 10,180 lb
Fuel, standard: 1,700 gallons (10,200 lb)
with Tokyo tanks: 2,780 gal (16,680 lb)
with bomb bay tanks: 3,600 gal (21,600 lb)
Ref:
https://www.486th.org/Aircraft/B17/B17Gspecs.htm