Lancaster B Mk IV

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
gptkb:Guy_Gibson
multi-role bomber
four-engine aircraft
gptkbp:armament up to 22,000 lb of bombs
gptkbp:combat_role strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:composed_of large bomb bay
gptkbp:crew gptkb:architect
gptkb:hospital
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:boxing_match
radio operator
gunners
extensive training required
bomb aimer
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1942
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1963
gptkbp:design geodesic construction
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
1,640 hp
gptkbp:first_flight 1941
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,800 gallons
gptkbp:height 20 ft 3 in
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the most effective bombers of WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lancaster B Mk IV
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable landing gear
gptkbp:length 69 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Avro
gptkbp:max_speed 287 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 72,000 lb
gptkbp:military_technology used in various roles after WWII
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkb:Dambusters_Raid
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Lancaster
gptkbp:notable_features large bomb load capacity
gptkbp:number_built 3,000
gptkbp:operational_history served in multiple theaters of war
gptkbp:operational_range 1,500 miles
gptkbp:production_years 1941-1946
gptkbp:range 2,530 miles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1963
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
night bombing
gptkbp:service_ceiling 24,500 ft
gptkbp:service_history gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:services 1941-1963
gptkbp:successor gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:variant Lancaster BI
Lancaster BIII
gptkbp:wing_area 1,200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan high-mounted wings
102 ft 0 in