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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:fighter_aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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gptkb:fighter_aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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twin-engine aircraft
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gptkbp:armament
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4 × .50 in M2 Browning machine guns
1 × 20 mm M2 cannon
bombs up to 1,000 lb
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gptkbp:ceiling
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44,000 ft
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gptkbp:combat_debut
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1943
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gptkbp:combat_role
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air superiority
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:crew_capacity
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1950s
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Clarence_'_Kelly'_Johnson
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gptkbp:elevation
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44,000 ft
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Allison_V-1710
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gptkbp:engine_power
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1,600 hp
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gptkbp:engine_type
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V-1710-111
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gptkbp:fighting_style
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high kill-to-loss ratio
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1941
1950s
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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aluminum construction
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gptkbp:height
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10 ft 5 in
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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one of the most effective fighters of WWII
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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P-38 J
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle landing gear
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future fighter designs
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gptkbp:length
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37 ft 10 in
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
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gptkbp:max_speed
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414 mph
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Lightning
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gptkbp:notable_features
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gptkb:Racing
high speed
long-range capabilities
twin-boom configuration
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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gptkb:Richard_Bong
gptkb:Thomas_Mc_Guire
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 10,000
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gptkbp:operational_history
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used in various roles
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gptkbp:operational_theater
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:produces
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1943–1945
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gptkbp:range
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1,200 mi
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:1949
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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1950s
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:bomber
interceptor
long-range escort fighter
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gptkbp:service
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1941–1949
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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44,000 ft
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gptkbp:service_history
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gptkb:European_Theater
Pacific Theater
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Lockheed_F-80_Shooting_Star
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Lockheed_P-38_Lightning
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gptkbp:weight
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7,800 lb
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gptkbp:wingspan
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52 ft 0 in
twin-boom design
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lockheed_P-38_Lightning
gptkb:P-38_Lightning
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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