Horsa Mk II

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Horsa_glider
gptkb:Horsa_gliders
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
high wing
wooden spars and ribs
15 paratroopers
gptkbp:capacity 30 troops
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
front of the fuselage
gptkbp:constructed_in over 3,800
gptkbp:crew 2 pilots
gptkbp:design gptkb:Airspeed_Horsa
gptkb:Airspeed_Ltd.
gptkbp:engine_type none (glider)
gptkbp:financial_performance high stability in flight
gptkbp:first_flight 1943
gptkbp:floors trimmable
gptkbp:historical_significance used in major airborne operations.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Horsa Mk II
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:landing_gear fixed tailwheel
gptkbp:length 20.1 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Airspeed_Ltd.
gptkbp:material wooden construction
gptkbp:max_speed 130 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 7,500 lb
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Market_Garden
gptkbp:operational_range 1,000 miles
gptkbp:performance good gliding performance
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:production_years 1943-1945
gptkbp:reduces limited airdrop capability
gptkbp:retirement_year 1960s
gptkbp:role gptkb:Company
gptkbp:seating_capacity 3,000 lb
rear ramp
gptkbp:services gptkb:1944
gptkbp:speed 60 mph
gptkbp:surface elevators and ailerons
gptkbp:tail_type high tail
gptkbp:training Horsa Mk IIT
gptkbp:type_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Horsa_Mk_I
gptkbp:wing_area 200 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 27.4 m