Lancaster B Mk LXXXVII

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated multirole aircraft
many notable pilots served
gptkbp:armament machine guns
up to 22,000 lb of bombs
gptkbp:bomb_load varied bomb load configurations
gptkbp:cockpit enclosed cockpit
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:design gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:engine_type liquid-cooled V12
gptkbp:first_flight 1941
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 LXXXVII
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in various memorials exist
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy iconic status in aviation history
gptkbp:length 69 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Avro
gptkbp:material aluminum
streamlined fuselage
gptkbp:max_speed 287 mph
gptkbp:military_technology used in various roles
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Dambusters_Raid
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Lancaster
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:European_Theatre_of_Operations
gptkbp:number_built over 7,300
gptkbp:operational_range long-range missions
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:production_years 1941-1946
gptkbp:range 2,530 miles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1963
gptkbp:retirement_year bombing raids
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:services gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:successor gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:tail_type twin tail fins
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:variant gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:wing_area metal construction
gptkbp:wingspan high-mounted
102 ft 0 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lancaster_B_Mk_I
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5