Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Walter_Beech
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:museum
general aviation
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:conservation_efforts museums.
private collections.
airshows.
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and media.
gptkbp:design gptkb:Walter_Beech
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:famous_for staggered wing design.
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1932
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 50 US gallons
gptkbp:height 8 ft 6 in
gptkbp:historical_significance first American production aircraft with retractable landing gear.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing
gptkbp:influenced_by World War I aircraft design.
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1932
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel
gptkbp:legacy iconic status in aviation history.
gptkbp:length 26 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Beechcraft
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
gptkbp:max_speed 200 mph
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_unit
private owners
gptkbp:number_built approximately 750
gptkbp:participated_in Piper J-3 Cub.
Travel Air 6000.
Waco YKC.
gptkbp:production_years 1932-1948
gptkbp:range 800 miles
gptkbp:retired 1960s
gptkbp:role civil aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity gptkb:4
gptkbp:service_ceiling 20,000 ft
gptkbp:surface elevators
ailerons
rudder
gptkbp:tail_type conventional tail
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:used_in transport.
flight training.
recreational flying.
aerobatics.
air racing.
gptkbp:variant Model 17 D
Model 17 R
Model 17 S
gptkbp:wing_area 250 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 36 ft 10 in