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gptkbp:instanceOf
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bomber aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft
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heavy bomber
strategic bomber
approximately 65,000 lbs
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gptkbp:armament
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13 .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns
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gptkbp:bombLoad
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precision bombing
up to 8,000 lbs
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gptkbp:casualties
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several preserved in museums
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gptkbp:crew
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10
required extensive training
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Boeing_Model_299
durable construction
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gptkbp:engineType
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gptkb:Wright_R-1820_Cyclone
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gptkbp:famousRival
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many notable pilots
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:firstFlight
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1941
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gptkbp:headlights
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twin tail
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gptkbp:height
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19 ft 1 in
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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iconic_WWII_aircraft
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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B-17Z
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gptkbp:legacy
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remains_a_symbol_of_American_air_power.
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gptkbp:length
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74 ft 4 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Boeing
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gptkbp:maximumDepth
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35,000 ft
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gptkbp:maxSpeed
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287 mph
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gptkbp:militaryService
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served in multiple conflicts
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Flying_Fortress
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gptkbp:notable_player
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multiple gun positions
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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gptkb:B-17G
Doolittle Raid
Bombing of Germany
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gptkbp:numberBuilt
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over 12,700
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gptkbp:operationalRange
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long-range missions
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gptkbp:postWarCareer
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limited use in civilian roles
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gptkbp:productionCompany
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1936-1945
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gptkbp:range
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3,750 miles
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gptkbp:retirementYear
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1960s
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gptkbp:role
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:services
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1942
extensive_in_WWII
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
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gptkbp:supportRole
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1942
high_during_WWII
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gptkbp:usedBy
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gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Forces
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gptkbp:wingArea
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high-wing
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gptkbp:wingspan
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103 ft 9 in
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