Beaufighter Mk 21

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_type twin-engine aircraft
gptkbp:armament 4 × 20 mm cannons
6 × .303 in machine guns
gptkbp:bomb_load 1,000 lb
gptkbp:ceiling 8,000 m
gptkbp:combat_debut 1941
gptkbp:combat_role interceptor
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Pilot
gptkb:navigation
2
gptkbp:design_date 1938
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Bristol_Hercules
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:radial_engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1940
gptkbp:height 4.57 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Beaufighter Mk 21
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 15.24 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Bristol_Aeroplane_Company
gptkbp:max_speed 580 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 15,000 lb
gptkbp:nickname Beau
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:No._89_Squadron_RAF
gptkb:No._30_Squadron_RAF
gptkb:No._25_Squadron_RAAF
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
No. 456 Squadron RAAF
gptkbp:number_built approximately 1,000
gptkbp:operational_history served in multiple theaters
gptkbp:operational_theater gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:production_years 1941–1945
gptkbp:propeller variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:range 1,600 km
gptkbp:retired 1960s
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
night fighter
gptkbp:service 1940–1960s
gptkbp:service_entry 1941
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Bristol_Beaufighter_Mk_X
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Bristol_Beaufighter
gptkbp:wing_area 40.5 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 16.51 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Beaufighter_Mk_X
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5