FB Mk IX

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:FB_Mk_XVIII
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Johnnie_Johnson
gptkb:starship
low-wing monoplane
single-seat fighter
fighter-interceptor
gptkbp:armament machine guns
8 × .303 in Browning machine guns
gptkbp:climb_rate 3,000 ft/min
gptkbp:cockpit enclosed
gptkbp:combat_role gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1942
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:design gptkb:R._J._Mitchell
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
1,600 hp
gptkbp:famous_for its role in WWII
gptkbp:features elliptical wings
gptkbp:fighting_style numerous aerial victories
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1942
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 284 L
gptkbp:height 3.96 m
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the most famous aircraft of WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FB Mk IX
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_I
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable
gptkbp:legacy iconic WWII aircraft
gptkbp:length 9.83 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Supermarine
gptkbp:max_speed 408 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 3,175 kg
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Spitfire_IX
gptkbp:notable_battle extensive in WWII
gptkbp:number_built over 5,600
gptkbp:operational_history served in multiple theaters
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:production_years 1942-1945
gptkbp:propulsion four-bladed
gptkbp:range 1,000 miles
1,200 km
gptkbp:retirement_year 1950s
gptkbp:role air superiority
gptkbp:service_ceiling 36,000 ft
gptkbp:service_history gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:services 1942-1950s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_XIV
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
gptkbp:variant gptkb:starship
FB Mk V, FB Mk XIV
gptkbp:wing_area 22.5 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 11.23 m