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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
gptkb:Douglas_DC_family
passenger transport
single-deck
large aircraft
influenced future aircraft designs
DC-6, DC-6 A, DC-6 B, DC-6 C, DC-6 D, DC-6 E
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gptkbp:crew
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2
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gptkbp:design
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low-wing monoplane
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gptkbp:elevation
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20,000 ft
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:4
1,800 hp per engine
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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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pioneered post-war air travel
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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DC-6 Q
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gptkbp:introduced
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1947
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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various airlines
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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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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8 ft 10 in
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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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65,000 lb
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gptkbp:notable_operations
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gptkb:American_Airlines
gptkb:Trans_World_Airlines
gptkb:United_Airlines
gptkb:Pan_American_World_Airways
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gptkbp:operational_history
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used in military and civilian roles
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gptkbp:operational_range
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3,800 miles
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gptkbp:produced_by
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around 700
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gptkbp:production_years
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1946-1958
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gptkbp:range
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3,800 miles
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:1980s
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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jet aircraft competition
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gptkbp:role
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airliner
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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gptkb:64
10,000 lb
20,000 lb
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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25,000 ft
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gptkbp:services
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commercial airlines
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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:Douglas_DC-6
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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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