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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:armament
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4 × .50 in M2 Browning machine guns
1 × 20 mm M2 cannon
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gptkbp:cockpit
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pressurized
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gptkbp:combat_debut
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gptkb:1942
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gptkbp:combat_role
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:crew
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1 pilot
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:bomber
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Allison_V-1710
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gptkbp:famous_for
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long-range missions
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1939
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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aluminum alloy
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gptkbp:height
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10 ft 11 in
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first American fighter to exceed 400 mph
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Bong's P-38 Lightning
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gptkbp:influenced
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subsequent fighter designs
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gptkbp:is_popular_in
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featured in films and video games
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:legacy
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iconic WWII aircraft
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gptkbp:length
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37 ft 10 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
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gptkbp:max_speed
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414 mph
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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21,500 lb
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gptkbp:model
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gptkb:P-38_Lightning
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Lightning
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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gptkb:Battle_of_Guadalcanal
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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gptkb:Richard_Bong
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gptkbp:number_built
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10,037
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gptkbp:operational_range
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1,200 mi
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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Pacific Theater
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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interceptor
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gptkbp:production_years
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1941-1945
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gptkbp:range
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1,500 mi
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gptkbp:retirement
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gptkb:1949
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:fighter_aircraft
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gptkbp:service
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1942-1945
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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44,000 ft
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:F-86_Sabre
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gptkbp:survivors
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few preserved examples
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gptkbp:type
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twin-engine aircraft
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:used_in
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various air forces post-WWII
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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twin-boom
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gptkbp:wingspan
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52 ft 0 in
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Richard_Ira_Bong
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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