B-17 G-NA

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Memphis_Belle_crew
strategic bombing missions
remains iconic in aviation history
gptkbp:armament 13 .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns
13 machine guns
gptkbp:bomb_load up to 8,000 lb
improved with training
gptkbp:casualties several preserved in museums
gptkbp:combat_radius 1,500 miles
gptkbp:combat_system gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:crew gptkb:hospital
gptkb:10
gptkb:boxing_match
co-pilot
radio operator
bombardier
gunners
extensive training required
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and media
gptkbp:decommissioned 1960s
gptkbp:design Boeing engineers
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Wright_R-1820_Cyclone
gptkbp:fighting_style high during WWII
gptkbp:first_flight 1938
1960s
gptkbp:height 19 ft 1 in
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of American air power
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label B-17 G-NA
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:B-17_E
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 74 ft 4 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:max_speed 287 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 65,500 lb
gptkbp:military_technology used in various roles
gptkbp:mission Bombing of Germany
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Flying_Fortress
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:number_built 12,731
gptkbp:operational_range 2,000 miles
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:production_years 1941-1945
gptkbp:range 2,000 miles
gptkbp:retirement_year 1960s
strategic bombing
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:service_ceiling 35,000 ft
gptkbp:service_history extensive use in Europe
gptkbp:services 1941-1960s
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:8th_Air_Force
gptkbp:successor gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:variant gptkb:B-17
gptkbp:wing_area 1,500 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 103 ft 9 in
high-wing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:B-17_G
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4