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Lancaster B Mk II
URI:
https://gptkb.org/entity/Lancaster_B_Mk_II
GPTKB entity
Statements (47)
Predicate
Object
gptkbp:instance_of
gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer
5
gptkbp:bfsParent
gptkb:Lancaster_B_Mk_I
gptkbp:aircraft_operated
gptkb:aircraft
four-engine aircraft
gptkbp:armament
up to 14,000 lb of bombs
gptkbp:artistic_influence
subsequent bombers
gptkbp:casualties
1 preserved example
gptkbp:combat_role
strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:composed_of
large capacity
gptkbp:crew
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
pilot, navigator, bomb aimer, engineer, wireless operator, two gunners
gptkbp:debut_year
1943
gptkbp:decommissioned
gptkb:1963
gptkbp:engine
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:engine_type
V12 piston engine
gptkbp:features
high aspect ratio wings
gptkbp:first_flight
gptkb:1942
gptkbp:height
20 ft 3 in
gptkbp:historical_significance
key role in WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
Lancaster B Mk II
gptkbp:introduced
1943
gptkbp:is_used_by
gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:legacy
iconic WWII bomber
gptkbp:length
69 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer
gptkb:Avro
gptkbp:max_speed
287 mph
gptkbp:mission
gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkbp:nickname
gptkb:Lancaster
gptkbp:notable_operations
gptkb:Dambusters_Raid
gptkbp:number_built
approximately 300
gptkbp:operational_area
1942-1963
gptkbp:operational_range
long range missions
gptkbp:primary_user
gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:range
2,530 miles
gptkbp:retired
gptkb:1963
gptkbp:role
strategic bombing
night bombing
gptkbp:seating_capacity
22,000 lb
gptkbp:service_ceiling
24,500 ft
gptkbp:service_history
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:stealth_features
low radar cross-section
gptkbp:successor
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster_B_Mk_III
gptkbp:variant
gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:wing_area
1,200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan
102 ft 0 in