Lancaster B Mk LXXIII

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
high-wing
gptkbp:armament up to 22,000 lb of bombs
gptkbp:bomb_load up to 14,000 lb in the bomb bay
gptkbp:casualties several preserved in museums
gptkbp:composed_of 33 ft 4 in
8 ft 0 in
gptkbp:crew gptkb:architect
gptkb:hospital
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:boxing_match
co-pilot
radio operator
bombardier
gunners
intensive training required
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1942
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:engine_type liquid-cooled V12
gptkbp:features four-engine design
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1994
1941
gptkbp:height 20 ft 3 in
gptkbp:historical_significance key role in strategic bombing campaigns.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lancaster B Mk LXXIII
gptkbp:is_popular_in featured in films and documentaries
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 69 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Avro
gptkbp:max_speed 287 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 72,000 lb
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Dambusters_Raid
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Lancaster
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
gptkbp:operational_range 1,500 miles with maximum bomb load
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:produced_by over 7,300 units
gptkbp:range 2,530 miles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1963
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:service_ceiling 24,500 ft
gptkbp:service_history gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:services gptkb:1942
1942-1963
gptkbp:significance one of the most effective bombers of WWII
gptkbp:variant gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Lancaster_B_Mk_I
gptkb:Lancaster_B_Mk_III
gptkb:Lancaster_B_Mk_X
gptkbp:weight 36,000 lb
gptkbp:wingspan 102 ft 0 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lancaster_B_Mk_I
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5