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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Bristol_Beaufighter
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gptkbp:armament
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4 × .303 in Browning machine guns
6 × 4 in (102 mm) rockets
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gptkbp:crew
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2
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Geoffrey_de_Havilland
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Bristol_Hercules
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gptkbp:fate
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scrapped
museum display
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:filmography
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gptkb:Mediterranean_Theater
gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_Operations
gptkb:North_African_Campaign
Burma Campaign
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1939
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gptkbp:height
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4.57 m
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Beaufighter Mk I
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:Bristol_Beaufort
gptkb:noble_title
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gptkbp:length
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15.24 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Bristol_Aeroplane_Company
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gptkbp:max_speed
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540 km/h
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gptkbp:nickname
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Beau
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gptkbp:notable_features
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twin-engine design
heavy armament
long range
good maneuverability
versatile roles
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:RAF_Fighter_Command
gptkb:RAF_Coastal_Command
gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:produced_by
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over 5,500 units
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gptkbp:range
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1,600 km
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:military_base
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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1960s
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gptkbp:role
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night fighter
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gptkbp:services
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gptkb:1940
1940-1960s
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Bristol_Beaufighter_Mk_X
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Beaufighter_Mk_II
gptkb:Beaufighter_Mk_V
gptkb:Beaufighter_Mk_X
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gptkbp:wingspan
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16.51 m
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