Lancaster B Mk XX

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
multi-role bomber
gptkbp:armament up to 14,000 lb of bombs
gptkbp:composed_of 33 ft 4 in
5 ft 0 in
8 ft 0 in
gptkbp:crew gptkb:architect
gptkb:hospital
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:boxing_match
radio operator
gunners
extensive training required
bomb aimer
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:famous_for carrying the Grand Slam bomb
carrying the Tallboy bomb
gptkbp:features high wing configuration
high payload capacity
large bomb bay
strong airframe
nose turret
tail turret
four-engine layout
mid-upper turret
rear turret
side windows for visibility
gptkbp:first_flight 1945
gptkbp:height 20 ft 3 in
6.17 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lancaster B Mk XX
gptkbp:influenced subsequent bomber designs
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Avro_Manchester
gptkbp:introduced 1945
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:length 21.16 m
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:Dambusters_Raid
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Lancaster
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:number_built approximately 430
gptkbp:operational_history served in multiple theaters of war
gptkbp:operational_range 4,000 km
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:range 2,530 miles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1963
gptkbp:retirement_year strategic bombing missions
replacement by jet bombers
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:service_ceiling 24,000 ft
gptkbp:service_history served in various air forces
gptkbp:significance one of the most effective bombers of WWII
gptkbp:successor gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:variant gptkb:noble_title
gptkbp:wingspan 31.09 m
102 ft 0 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lancaster_B_Mk_I
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5