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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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fixed-wing aircraft
24 ft 8 in
72 ft 11 in
approximately 25,000 lb
cruise speed 150 mph
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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support aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:transport_aircraft
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gptkbp:armament
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machine guns
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gptkbp:ceiling
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25,000 ft
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gptkbp:combat_debut
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gptkb:1965
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gptkbp:combat_role
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air support
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gptkbp:conflict
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gptkb:Gulf_War
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:3
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gptkbp:crew_capacity
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up to 6
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1990s
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gptkbp:design
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low-wing monoplane
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gptkbp:design_features
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large cargo hold
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gptkbp:engine_power
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1,200 hp per engine
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gptkbp:engine_type
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twin-engine
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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highly effective
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1944
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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metal construction
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gptkbp:height
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24 ft 8 in
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first dedicated gunship
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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AC47
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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World War II tactics
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:legacy
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inspired future gunships
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gptkbp:length
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72 ft 11 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
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gptkbp:max_speed
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200 mph
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Spooky
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gptkbp:notable_features
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side-firing guns
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gptkbp:notable_operators
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gptkb:Royal_Thai_Air_Force
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gptkbp:number_built
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over 50
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gptkbp:operational_history
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extensive use in Vietnam
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,500 miles
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gptkbp:operational_use
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various conflicts
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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6,000 lb
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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close air support
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:propulsion
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turboprop engines
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gptkbp:range
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1,500 miles
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gptkbp:related_aircraft
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gptkb:C-47_family
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:1980s
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gptkbp:retirement
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advancements in technology
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:boat
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gptkbp:service_entry
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1960s
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:AC-130
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gptkbp:survivors
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few remain in museums
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gptkbp:training
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pilot training
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:used_in
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counterinsurgency operations
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Douglas_C-47_Skytrain
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gptkbp:wingspan
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high aspect ratio
103 ft 9 in
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Luna_Rossa_Challenge
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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