B-24 Liberator D

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_role gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:armament up to 10 .50 caliber machine guns
gptkbp:bomb_load high
up to 8,000 lb
gptkbp:cargo_capacity up to 5,000 lb
gptkbp:ceiling 28,000 ft
gptkbp:combat_debut 1943
gptkbp:combat_role strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:crew gptkb:10
extensive training required
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1968
gptkbp:design_features four-engine
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-1830_Twin_Wasp
gptkbp:first_flight December 29, 1939
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 US gallons
gptkbp:height 17 ft 5 in
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the most produced bombers in history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label B-24 Liberator D
gptkbp:in_flight high altitude bombing
gptkbp:length 66 ft 8 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Consolidated_Aircraft
gptkbp:max_speed 290 mph
gptkbp:nickname Liberator
gptkbp:notable_mission gptkb:Ploesti_Raid
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:number_built over 18,000
gptkbp:operational_range 1,500 mi
gptkbp:operational_theater gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:operational_use used by several air forces
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:produces 1939-1945
gptkbp:range 1,800 mi
gptkbp:retirement gptkb:1968
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:service 1941-1968
gptkbp:service_entry 1941
gptkbp:service_history used in various theaters of WWII
gptkbp:successor gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkbp:survivors few remain today
gptkbp:variant gptkb:B-24_Liberator
B-24 D, B-24 J
gptkbp:wing_configuration high-wing
gptkbp:wingspan 110 ft 0 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:B-24_Liberator
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4