B-17 E

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:armament 13 .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns
gptkbp:bomb_load 8,000 lb
4,800 lb
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:musical
gptkbp:combat_system gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:composed_of 3.5 ft
24 ft
gptkbp:crew gptkb:10
extensive
gptkbp:decommissioned 1945
gptkbp:design gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Wright_R-1820-97_Cyclone
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:features high altitude capability
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:1942
high
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkbp:first_flight 1941
1945
gptkbp:height 19 ft 1 in
19.08 ft
gptkbp:historical_significance iconic WWII bomber
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label B-17 E
gptkbp:introduced 1941
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:legacy influenced bomber design
gptkbp:length 74 ft 4 in
74.33 ft
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:max_speed 287 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 65,500 lb
gptkbp:mission daylight precision bombing
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Flying_Fortress
gptkbp:notable_features high altitude performance
gptkbp:number_built 512
gptkbp:operational_history extensive in WWII
gptkbp:operational_range 1,500 miles
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:related_model gptkb:B-17_E_Flying_Fortress
gptkbp:retired 1945
gptkbp:retirement_year 1945
strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
Heavy bomber
gptkbp:service_ceiling 35,600 ft
gptkbp:successor gptkb:B-17_F
gptkbp:variant gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:wingspan 103 ft 9 in
103.75 ft
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3