Statements (142)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:aircraft
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| gptkbp:aircraft_type |
gptkb:military_aircraft
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| gptkbp:armament |
up to 10 .50 caliber machine guns
10 .50 caliber machine guns up to 13 .50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns |
| gptkbp:bomb_load |
up to 8,000 lb
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| gptkbp:built |
18,482
|
| gptkbp:ceiling |
28,000 ft
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| gptkbp:combat_experience |
strategic bombing missions
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| gptkbp:combat_radius |
1,100 mi
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| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:10
extensive training required |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
symbol of American air power
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| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Clarence_Johnson
gptkb:David_D._Davis high-wing, four-engine |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Consolidated_Aircraft
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| gptkbp:engine |
gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-1830
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:The_Great_Waldo_Pepper
gptkb:Memphis_Belle gptkb:The_8th_Air_Force gptkb:Flying_Fortress gptkb:Twelve_O'_Clock_High gptkb:Catch-22 gptkb:Unbroken gptkb:The_War_Lover gptkb:The_Mighty_Eighth The Last Mission |
| gptkbp:first_flight |
1939
December 29, 1939 |
| gptkbp:height |
17 ft 5 in
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the most produced bombers in history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
B-24
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
B-24 in movies and media
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| gptkbp:introduced |
1941
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future bomber designs
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| gptkbp:length |
66 ft 8 in
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| gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Consolidated_Aircraft
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| gptkbp:max_speed |
290 mph
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| gptkbp:nickname |
Liberator
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| gptkbp:notable_features |
long range
high payload capacity four-engine design large bomb bay |
| gptkbp:notable_mission |
gptkb:Bombing_of_the_German_industrial_sites
gptkb:Bombing_of_the_oil_refineries_in_Germany gptkb:Bombing_of_the_submarine_pens_in_Lorient gptkb:Bombing_of_the_V-1_launch_sites_in_France gptkb:Bombing_of_the_Japanese_home_islands gptkb:Operation_Tidal_Wave gptkb:Ploesti_Raid gptkb:Operation_Carpetbagger gptkb:Bombing_of_Ploesti Bombing of Germany Pacific Theater operations Bombing of the German U-boat pens Bombing of the German cities Bombing of the Japanese airfields in the Pacific Bombing of the Japanese naval bases Bombing of the airfields in Europe Bombing of the bridges in Italy Bombing of the cities in Europe Bombing of the enemy air defenses in Europe Bombing of the enemy airfields in Europe Bombing of the enemy artillery positions in Europe Bombing of the enemy bases in Europe Bombing of the enemy command centers in Europe Bombing of the enemy command posts in Europe Bombing of the enemy communication lines in Europe Bombing of the enemy infrastructure in Europe Bombing of the enemy installations in Europe Bombing of the enemy logistics hubs in Europe Bombing of the enemy logistics in Europe Bombing of the enemy naval bases in Europe Bombing of the enemy positions in Europe Bombing of the enemy reinforcements in Europe Bombing of the enemy reserves in Europe Bombing of the enemy strongholds in Europe Bombing of the enemy strongpoints in Europe Bombing of the enemy supply caches in Europe Bombing of the enemy supply depots in Europe Bombing of the enemy supply lines in Europe Bombing of the enemy supply routes in Europe Bombing of the enemy troop movements in Europe Bombing of the enemy weapon depots in Europe Bombing of the factories in Germany Bombing of the industrial areas in Europe Bombing of the military bases in Japan Bombing of the oil fields in Romania Bombing of the ports in Europe Bombing of the rail yards in France Bombing of the railroads in Germany Bombing of the supply depots in Europe Bombing of the supply lines in Burma Bombing of the transportation hubs in Europe Bombing of the troop concentrations in Europe Bombing of the enemy transportation networks in Europe Bombing of the enemy troop concentrations in Europe |
| gptkbp:notable_users |
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Brazilian_Air_Force gptkb:Free_French_Air_Force gptkb:US_Navy |
| gptkbp:number_built |
over 18,000
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| gptkbp:operational_range |
1,500 mi
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| gptkbp:operational_theater |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:post_war_career |
strategic bombing
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| gptkbp:propeller |
gptkb:4
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| gptkbp:range |
1,500 mi
1,800 mi |
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:1968
1960s |
| gptkbp:retirement |
advancements in technology
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| gptkbp:role |
gptkb:bomber
strategic bombing |
| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:Vietnam_War gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:service_history |
used in various theaters of war
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
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| gptkbp:survivor_locations |
various museums worldwide
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| gptkbp:survivors |
few remain in museums
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| gptkbp:used_by |
gptkb:Israeli_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force gptkb:United_States_Air_Force gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:Brazilian_Air_Force gptkb:South_African_Air_Force gptkb:Free_French_Air_Force gptkb:U._S._Coast_Guard |
| gptkbp:variant |
gptkb:B-24_A
gptkb:B-24_B gptkb:B-24_D gptkb:B-24_H gptkb:B-24_J gptkb:B-24_L gptkb:B-24_M gptkb:B-24_Liberator |
| gptkbp:wingspan |
110 ft
110 ft 0 in |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:B-24_C
gptkb:B-24_D |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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