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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:armament
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up to 10 .50 caliber machine guns
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gptkbp:bomb_load
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up to 8,000 lb
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gptkbp:combat_debut
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gptkb:1942
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:10
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gptkbp:design
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high-wing, four-engine
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:radial_engine
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gptkbp:famous_for
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strategic bombing
high payload capacity
versatility in roles
long-range bombing missions
being one of the most produced bombers in history
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gptkbp:first_flight
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December 29, 1939
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gptkbp:height
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17 ft 5 in
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Consolidated B-24 Liberator
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gptkbp:length
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66 ft 8 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Consolidated_Aircraft_Corporation
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gptkbp:max_speed
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290 mph
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gptkbp:nickname
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Liberator
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gptkbp:notable_mission
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gptkb:Battle_of_Midway
gptkb:Operation_Tidal_Wave
gptkb:Ploesti_Raid
Bombing of Germany
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gptkbp:number_built
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over 18,000
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkb:Pacific_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:post_war_career
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:range
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1,500 mi
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:1949
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:bomber
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gptkbp:service
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1941
1953
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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28,000 ft
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:Free_French_Air_Force
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:B-24_A
gptkb:B-24_D
gptkb:B-24_J
gptkb:B-24_M
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gptkbp:wingspan
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110 ft
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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