Lockheed Vega 5C

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft wood
transport.
advanced for its time.
general aviation.
high-wing.
light aircraft.
monoplane.
featured in films and literature.
Vega 5B.
iconic status in aviation.
remains a subject of interest.
gptkbp:built approximately 100
1920s.
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit.
Amelia_Earhart.
gptkbp:constructionMaterial metal
gptkbp:crew 1
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of women's achievements in aviation.
gptkbp:decommissioned 1930s.
gptkbp:design high-wing monoplane
gptkbp:engineConfiguration single-engine.
gptkbp:enginePower 300 hp.
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Wright_J-5_Whirlwind
gptkbp:firstFlight 1927
Amelia_Earhart's_transatlantic_flight.
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 100 gallons
gptkbp:height 8 ft 0 in
gptkbp:historical_significance first aircraft to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean by a woman.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lockheed Vega 5C
gptkbp:impact inspired future female aviators.
gptkbp:influenced modern aircraft design.
Lockheed_Vega_1.
gptkbp:inspiration Lockheed_Vega_series.
subsequent_Lockheed_aircraft.
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel
gptkbp:legacy pioneering aviation history.
gptkbp:length 28 ft 0 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Corporation
gptkbp:maximum_speed 200 mph
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 5,000 lbs
gptkbp:notable_event Amelia_Earhart's_record_flights.
gptkbp:notable_feature streamlined design.
gptkbp:notableOperations gptkb:Amelia_Earhart
gptkbp:operational_status charter flights.
gptkbp:passenger_traffic 4
gptkbp:productionCompany Vega 5.
gptkbp:productionYears 1927-1930
gptkbp:range 1,200 miles
gptkbp:retirementYear 1939.
gptkbp:role civil aviation
gptkbp:service_ceiling 20,000 ft
gptkbp:surface elevators
ailerons
rudder
gptkbp:surrounding_area 300 sq ft
gptkbp:tourism various customizations.
gptkbp:wingspan 40 ft 0 in