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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:capacity
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up to 102 passengers
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gptkbp:crew
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3 to 5
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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various dates by different airlines
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gptkbp:design
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low-wing monoplane
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gptkbp:engine_type
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reciprocating engine
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1946
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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2,400 US gallons
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gptkbp:height
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28 ft 10 in
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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influenced future aircraft design
contributed to the development of commercial aviation
pioneered transcontinental air travel
symbol of post-war aviation expansion
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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DC-6 E
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gptkbp:introduced
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1947
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gptkbp:length
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99 ft 6 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Douglas_Aircraft_Company
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gptkbp:material
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pressurized
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gptkbp:max_speed
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300 knots
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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2,500 ft
65,000 lb
3,000 ft
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:American_Airlines
gptkb:Trans_World_Airlines
gptkb:United_Airlines
gptkb:Alaska_Airlines
gptkb:Pan_American_World_Airways
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 700
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gptkbp:operational_history
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used in military and cargo roles
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gptkbp:power_output
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4 × Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
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gptkbp:range
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3,800 miles
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gptkbp:retired
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1970s
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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25,000 ft
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gptkbp:services
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some are preserved in museums
some are used for aerial firefighting
some are used for private charters
some are used for sightseeing flights
some remain in service as cargo aircraft
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gptkbp:speed
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250 knots
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:DC-7
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gptkbp:tail_type
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T-tail
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:DC-6_A
gptkb:DC-6_B
DC-6 CF
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gptkbp:wing_area
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1,200 sq ft
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gptkbp:wingspan
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117 ft 6 in
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:DC-6_C
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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