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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:30th_Bombardment_Group
gptkb:22nd_Bombardment_Group
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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:combat_radius
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1,500 miles
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:10
extensive training required
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gptkbp:design
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four-engine heavy bomber
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:Wright_R-3350
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gptkbp:features
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high-speed performance
advanced navigation systems
pressurized cabin
large bomb bay
remote-controlled gun turrets
nose turret
tail turret
waist gunners
bombardier's compartment
four Wright R-3350 engines
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1942
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gptkbp:height
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27 ft 9 in
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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B-29 U Superfortress
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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:aircraft
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gptkbp:max_speed
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357 mph
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Bombing_of_Hiroshima
gptkb:Bombing_of_Nagasaki
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Superfortress
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gptkbp:operational_history
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served in multiple conflicts
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:produced_by
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over 3,900 units
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gptkbp:range
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3,250 miles
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gptkbp:retired
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1960s
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:1960
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gptkbp:role
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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up to 20,000 lb of bombs
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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31,850 ft
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gptkbp:services
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:1944
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gptkbp:significance
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first bomber to fly at high altitudes
influenced post-war bomber designs
first bomber to carry out long-range missions
used for strategic bombing campaigns
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:B-29_A
gptkb:B-29_B
gptkb:B-29_D
gptkb:B-29_F
gptkb:B-29_G
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gptkbp:wingspan
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141 ft 3 in
high-mounted wings
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