Lancaster B Mk II

GPTKB entity

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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