Halifax C Mk I

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_role gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:armament up to 18,000 lb of bombs
gptkbp:ceiling 20,000 ft
gptkbp:combat_debut gptkb:1942
gptkbp:combat_role night bombing missions
gptkbp:composed_by 4,000 lb
gptkbp:crew gptkb:7
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:7
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1961
gptkbp:design gptkb:Sir_Frederick_Handley_Page
multi-role bomber
gptkbp:design_features high-wing configuration
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:engine_type V12 piston engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1940
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 gallons
gptkbp:height 5.2 m
gptkbp:historical_context used in WWII
gptkbp:historical_significance significant in bombing campaigns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Halifax C Mk I
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced future bombers
gptkbp:length 20.1 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Handley_Page
gptkbp:max_speed 277 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 65,000 lb
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Halifax
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Dambusters_raid
gptkbp:number_built over 6000
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:post_war_career strategic bombing
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:production_years 1940-1945
gptkbp:propeller gptkb:4
gptkbp:range 1,500 miles
gptkbp:related_aircraft Handley Page Halifax family
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1961
gptkbp:role gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:service 1941-1961
20 years
gptkbp:service_entry 1941
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkbp:survivors few remain today
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
gptkbp:wing_area 1,200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 31.2 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Handley_Page_Halifax
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5