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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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four-engine
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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105,000 lb
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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gptkb:bomber
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:bomber
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gptkbp:armament
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12.7 mm machine guns
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gptkbp:bomb_load
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30,000 ft
20,000 lb
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gptkbp:ceiling
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31,850 ft
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gptkbp:combat_debut
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1945
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gptkbp:combat_role
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strategic bombing missions
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:10
extensive training required
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1960s
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gptkbp:design
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Boeing design team
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gptkbp:design_date
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:design_features
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high-altitude performance
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gptkbp:design_influence
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influenced jet bomber designs
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gptkbp:engine_power
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2,200 hp per engine
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:Wright_R-3350
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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highly effective in strategic bombing
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1944
1960s
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gptkbp:height
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27 ft 9 in
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first bomber to carry atomic weapons
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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B-29 R Superfortress
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future bomber designs
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gptkbp:length
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99 ft 0 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Boeing
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gptkbp:max_speed
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357 mph
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gptkbp:military_branch
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:military_technology
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used by the United States during WWII.
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Superfortress
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gptkbp:notable_features
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pressurized cabin
remote-controlled gun turrets
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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gptkb:atomic_bombings_of_Hiroshima_and_Nagasaki
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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bombing of Japan
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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gptkb:Colonel_Paul_Tibbets
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gptkbp:number_built
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1,644
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gptkbp:operational_history
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used in World War II and Korean War
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gptkbp:operational_range
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3,250 miles
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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Pacific Theater
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gptkbp:operational_use
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1945-1960s
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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strategic bombing missions
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gptkbp:range
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3,250 miles
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:retirement
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1960s
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gptkbp:role
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:service_entry
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1945
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:B-52_Stratofortress
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
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gptkbp:wingspan
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141 ft 3 in
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:22nd_Bombardment_Group
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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