Lancaster B. VI

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Guy_Gibson
strategic bombing
gptkbp:armament up to 14,000 lb of bombs
gptkbp:bomb_load up to 22,000 lb
gptkbp:casualties 2 airworthy examples
gptkbp:combat_radius 1,500 km
gptkbp:composed_of large bomb bay
gptkbp:conservation_efforts in museums and airshows
gptkbp:crew gptkb:television_series
pilot, navigator, bomb aimer, wireless operator, flight engineer, two gunners
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and documentaries
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:design four-engine heavy bomber
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:engine_type liquid-cooled V12
gptkbp:features streamlined fuselage
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1992
1941
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 2,000 liters
gptkbp:height 6.1 m
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the most effective bombers of WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lancaster B. VI
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Avro_Manchester
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable landing gear
gptkbp:legacy influenced future bomber designs
gptkbp:length 20.1 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Avro
gptkbp:max_speed 466 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 72,000 lb
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Dambusters_Raid
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Lancaster
gptkbp:notable_features geodetic construction
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkbp:number_built over 7,300
gptkbp:operational_area strategic bombing missions
1942-1963
gptkbp:range 5,500 km
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1963
gptkbp:retirement_year post-war reduction of military forces
bombing raids over Germany
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:service_ceiling 6,000 m
gptkbp:service_history used in various conflicts
gptkbp:services gptkb:1942
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:617_Squadron
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Avro_Lincoln
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:variant gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:wingspan 31.09 m
high-mounted wings