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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 turboprop.
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gptkbp:aircraft_influenced
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future turboprop designs.
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gptkbp:aircraft_influenced_by
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Fairchild 24.
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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utility aircraft
1960s.
15 feet.
US Air Force.
5,000 pounds empty.
50 feet.
US Coast Guard.
cargo operators.
cruise speed of 200 knots.
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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transport.
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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general aviation.
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gptkbp:avionics
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basic navigation equipment.
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gptkbp:capacity
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up to 10 passengers
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gptkbp:climb_rate
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1,200 feet per minute
1,200 feet/min.
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gptkbp:competitors
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Cessna 208 Caravan.
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gptkbp:crew
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1-2 pilots
1-2.
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gptkbp:design
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low-wing monoplane
Fairchild Aircraft engineers
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gptkbp:engine
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PT6 A-20.
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gptkbp:engine_type
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turboprop
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1955
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gptkbp:flight_deck
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pressurized.
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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1,200 pounds
1,200 pounds.
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gptkbp:height
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15 feet 0 inches
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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pioneered turboprop technology.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Fairchild 500
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gptkbp:influenced
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subsequent turboprop designs.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Fairchild_24
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future aircraft designs.
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gptkbp:length
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50 feet 0 inches
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Fairchild_Aircraft
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gptkbp:market
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regional airlines
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gptkbp:max_speed
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250 knots
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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8,000 pounds
8,000 pounds.
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkb:U._S._Coast_Guard
various cargo operators
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 100
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gptkbp:operational_history
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used in various roles including cargo and passenger transport.
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gptkbp:performance
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good short-field performance.
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gptkbp:production_location
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United States.
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gptkbp:production_years
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1955-1960
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gptkbp:range
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1,200 nautical miles
1,000 miles.
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gptkbp:related_aircraft
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Fairchild family.
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gptkbp:retirement
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1960s
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:transport_aircraft
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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25,000 feet
25,000 feet.
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gptkbp:stall_speed
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70 knots
70 knots.
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Fairchild_600
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Fairchild_500_A
gptkb:Fairchild_500_B
gptkb:Fairchild_500_C
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gptkbp:wingspan
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60 feet 0 inches
60 feet.
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Sherman_Fairchild
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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