Lancaster B Mk XCVIII

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Lancaster_B_Mk_XCVIII
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:Wing_Commander_Guy_Gibson
strategic bombing
gptkbp:armament up to 14,000 lb bombs
gptkbp:bomb_load up to 22,000 lb
gptkbp:climb_rate 1,500 ft/min
gptkbp:cockpit pressurized cockpit
gptkbp:combat_radius 1,500 miles
gptkbp:composed_of large bomb bay
gptkbp:conservation_efforts in museums
gptkbp:crew gptkb:television_series
RAF training schools
pilot, co-pilot, navigator, bomb aimer, wireless operator, flight engineer, rear gunner
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1963
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:engine_type liquid-cooled V12
gptkbp:features four-engine design
gptkbp:first_flight 1945
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 2,000 gallons
gptkbp:height 20 ft 3 in
gptkbp:historical_significance iconic WWII aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lancaster B Mk XCVIII
gptkbp:introduced 1945
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:length 69 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Avro
gptkbp:max_speed 300 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 72,000 lb
gptkbp:military_technology civilian conversions
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Dambusters_raid
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Lancaster
gptkbp:number_built approximately 3,000
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:No._44_Squadron_RAF
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:range 2,530 miles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1963
gptkbp:retirement_year strategic bombing missions
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:service_ceiling 24,000 ft
gptkbp:service_history served in multiple theaters
gptkbp:services 1945-1963
gptkbp:successor gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:tail_type twin tail fins
gptkbp:variant gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:wing_area 1,200 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan high-mounted wings
102 ft 0 in