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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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single-engine biplane
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gptkbp:aircraft_era
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early 20th century
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:military_aircraft
basic flight controls
paved the way for modern trainers
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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gptkb:training
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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biplane trainer
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gptkbp:armament
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gptkb:none
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gptkbp:cockpit_position
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open cockpit
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:design
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simple and effective
Curtiss design team
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gptkbp:design_date
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gptkb:World_War_I
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gptkbp:design_feature
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high wing
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gptkbp:engine_power
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150 hp
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:V-8_engine
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1917
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gptkbp:flying_characteristics
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stable and forgiving
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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wood and fabric
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gptkbp:height
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2.74 m
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gptkbp:historical_context
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developed during World War I
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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early training aircraft for naval aviators
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Curtiss Model U
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Curtiss_Model_F
gptkb:Curtiss_Model_E
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gptkbp:inspiration
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early biplane designs
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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conventional gear
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future training aircraft designs
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gptkbp:length
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7.62 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
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gptkbp:max_speed
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120 km/h
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gptkbp:nickname
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nan
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gptkbp:notable_achievement
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used for training naval aviators
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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stability and ease of handling
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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none known
naval aviation schools
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 100
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gptkbp:operational_range
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400 km
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gptkbp:operational_use
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naval training
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gptkbp:pilot_experience
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beginner pilots
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:United_States_Navy
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gptkbp:production_location
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gptkb:Buffalo,_New_York
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gptkbp:production_years
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1917-1918
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gptkbp:propeller
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two-bladed propeller
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gptkbp:related_aircraft
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gptkb:Curtiss_Model_H
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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gptkb:1920
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:trainer_aircraft
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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3,000 m
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Curtiss_JN-4
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gptkbp:tail_type
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conventional tail
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gptkbp:used_in
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training missions
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gptkbp:variant
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Curtiss Model U-1
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gptkbp:weight
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1,200 kg
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gptkbp:weight_limit
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1,500 kg
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gptkbp:wing_configuration
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gptkb:biplane
wood and fabric
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gptkbp:wingspan
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10.67 m
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Glen_Curtiss
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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