Lancaster B Mk XLIX

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
gptkbp:armament up to 14,000 lb of bombs
gptkbp:bomb_load up to 22,000 lb
gptkbp:casualties several preserved examples
gptkbp:crew gptkb:television_series
RAF training schools
pilot, co-pilot, navigator, bomb aimer, wireless operator, flight engineer, rear gunner
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and documentaries
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1942
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1963
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkb:4
gptkbp:features high-wing configuration, retractable landing gear
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1963
1941
gptkbp:height 20 ft 3 in
6.17 m
gptkbp:historical_significance key role in WWII bombing campaigns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lancaster B Mk XLIX
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by 21.16 m
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:length 69 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Avro
gptkbp:max_speed 287 mph
462 km/h
gptkbp:military_technology used for training and transport
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Dambusters_Raid
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Lancaster
gptkbp:number_built over 7,300
gptkbp:operational_history served in various theaters during WWII
gptkbp:operational_range 1,660 miles
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:range 1,660 miles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1963
gptkbp:retirement_year strategic bombing campaign
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:service_ceiling 24,500 ft
7,468 m
gptkbp:services 1941 to 1963
gptkbp:variant gptkb:noble_title
Lancaster B Mk I, Lancaster B Mk III
gptkbp:wingspan 31.09 m
102 ft 0 in