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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:air_traffic_control
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gptkb:intelligence_gathering
close air support
humanitarian assistance
electronic warfare
maritime patrol
strategic bombing missions
search and rescue support
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gptkbp:aircraft_bombing_system
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precision bombing system
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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gptkb:Boeing
subsonic
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:navigation_system
gptkb:U._S._military
12.4 m
48.5 m
488,000 lbs
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gptkbp:aircraft_refueling
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air-to-air refueling
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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multi-role
strategic nuclear deterrent
long-range bomber
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gptkbp:aircraft_tail
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T-tail
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:B-52_A
gptkb:B-52_B
gptkb:B-52_C
gptkb:B-52_D
gptkb:B-52_G
gptkb:B-52_H
gptkb:bomber
gptkb:B-52
fixed-wing aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_wings
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high-mounted wings
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gptkbp:airlines
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secure communication systems
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gptkbp:armament
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gptkb:nuclear_weapons
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gptkbp:cockpit
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glass cockpit
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gptkbp:combat_debut
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gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:combat_radius
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4,500 miles
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gptkbp:combat_role
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:composed_by
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large bomb bay
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:Pilot
gptkb:5
gptkb:navigation
co-pilot
gunner
gunners
electronic warfare officer
5 personnel
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gptkbp:current_status
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in service
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Convair
strategic bombing
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gptkbp:engine_type
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turbojet
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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gptkb:1965
gptkb:2021
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1952
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gptkbp:height
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40 ft 8 in
40 feet 8 inches
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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B-52 bomber
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle landing gear
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gptkbp:length
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159 ft 4 in
159 feet 4 inches
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Boeing
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gptkbp:max_speed
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650 mph
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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220,000 kg
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Stratofortress
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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subsonic speed
long range
large payload capacity
high wing design
eight engines
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gptkbp:notable_features
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eight engines
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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gptkb:Operation_Enduring_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Iraqi_Freedom
gptkb:Operation_Joint_Guardian
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkb:Operation_Allied_Force
gptkb:Operation_Noble_Eagle
gptkb:Operation_Unified_Protector
gptkb:Operation_El_Dorado_Canyon
gptkb:Operation_Desert_Shield
gptkb:Operation_Inherent_Resolve
gptkb:Operation_Southern_Watch
gptkb:Operation_Odyssey_Dawn
gptkb:Operation_Joint_Endeavor
gptkb:Operation_Linebacker_II
gptkb:Operation_Rolling_Thunder
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gptkbp:number_built
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744
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gptkbp:number_of_engines
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8
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gptkbp:operational_range
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6,000 miles
8,800 miles
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gptkbp:operational_status
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active
active duty
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:1955
gptkb:1961
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gptkbp:payload_capacity
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70,000 lb
32,000 kg
70,000 lbs
70,000 pounds
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gptkbp:primary_function
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long-range strategic bombing
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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long-range bombing
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:radar
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gptkb:AN/_APQ-166
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gptkbp:range
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8,800 miles
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gptkbp:related_aircraft
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gptkb:B-52_family
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gptkbp:retirement
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ongoing
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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ongoing
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:bomber
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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gptkb:5
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gptkbp:service
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gptkb:1955
1955-present
over 60 years
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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50,000 ft
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gptkbp:service_entry
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:service_history
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gptkb:Cold_War
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gptkbp:speed
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0.85 Mach
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gptkbp:stealth_features
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limited
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:upgrades
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gptkb:2013
modern avionics
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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-52_H
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gptkbp:wing_area
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4,000 sq ft
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gptkbp:wingspan
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185 ft 0 in
185 ft
185 feet
high-mounted wings
56.4 m
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:U._S._forces_during_the_Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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