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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:aircraft
conventional tail
offensive operations
high altitude performance
B-17 C, B-17 D
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gptkbp:allows
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limited payload
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gptkbp:armament
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machine guns
13 .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns
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gptkbp:bomb_load
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4,800 lb
precision bombing
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gptkbp:casualties
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:cockpit
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pressurized
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gptkbp:combat_role
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strategic bombing missions
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:10
2
extensive
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1947
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gptkbp:design
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long-range bombing
Boeing engineers
Boeing design team
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gptkbp:developer
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1934-1940
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Wright_R-1820_Cyclone
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:engine
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gptkbp:features
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high aspect ratio wings
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gptkbp:filmography
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Pacific Theater
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1939
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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1,700 lb
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gptkbp:height
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5.8 m
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gptkbp:historical_context
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interwar period
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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significant in WWII
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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early heavy bomber development
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Boeing B-17 B Flying Fortress
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Boeing_299
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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gptkb:Boeing_247
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future bombers
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gptkbp:length
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22.8 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:max_speed
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462 km/h
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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54,000 lb
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:Memphis_Belle
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Flying_Fortress
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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limited
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gptkbp:notable_features
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four-engine
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:USAAF
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gptkbp:number_built
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gptkb:39
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gptkbp:operational_history
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:range
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3,200 km
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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1947
strategic bombing missions
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gptkbp:role
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strategic bombing
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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35,600 ft
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gptkbp:services
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gptkb:1940
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Boeing_B-17_E_Flying_Fortress
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Boeing_B-17
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gptkbp:wingspan
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31.6 m
high-wing
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:487th_Bombardment_Group_(Heavy)
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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