Avro Lancaster B. III

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._49_Group_RAF
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
several preserved examples
gptkbp:armament up to 14,000 lb of bombs
up to 10,000 lb of bombs
gptkbp:casualties several preserved examples
gptkbp:composed_of large bomb bay
large bomb bay for heavy ordnance
gptkbp:crew gptkb:architect
gptkb:hospital
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:boxing_match
co-pilot
radio operator
bombardier
gunners
intensive training required
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1942
gptkbp:design gptkb:Roy_Chadwick
gptkb:Geoffrey_de_Havilland
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:engine_type V12 piston engine
gptkbp:famous_for carrying the Grand Slam bomb
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1994
1941
gptkbp:height 5.1 m
16 ft 9 in
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Avro Lancaster B. III
gptkbp:is_popular_in featured in films and documentaries
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 20.1 m
66 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Avro
gptkbp:max_speed 466 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 72,000 lb
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Dambusters_Raid
gptkbp:nickname Lanc
gptkbp:number_built 7,377
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:operational_range 2,500 miles
gptkbp:range 5,500 km
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1963
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1963
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:seating_capacity 14,000 lb
gptkbp:service_ceiling 6,000 m
gptkbp:service_history served in multiple theaters
gptkbp:services gptkb:1942
gptkb:World_War_II
1942-1963
gptkbp:significance iconic WWII bomber
gptkbp:tail_type twin tail
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Lancaster_GR.3
gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Lancaster_B._II
gptkb:Lancaster_B._I
gptkb:Lancaster_B._X
gptkb:Lancaster_B._III_Special
gptkbp:wingspan 31.09 m
high-mounted
102 ft 0 in