P-51 D-45-NA

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration low-wing monoplane
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 8,000 lb
gptkbp:aircraft_role gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:aircraft_role_in_cold_war training and aerobatics
gptkbp:aircraft_type single-engine
gptkbp:armament 6 × .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns
air-to-air
gptkbp:ceiling 41,900 ft
gptkbp:climb_rate 3,200 ft/min
gptkbp:cockpit single-seat
gptkbp:combat_debut gptkb:1944
gptkbp:combat_radius 1,000 mi
gptkbp:combat_role ground attack
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:design gptkb:Edgar_Schmued
gptkbp:design_influence subsequent fighter aircraft
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:fighting_style highly effective in air combat
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1942
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 85 US gal
gptkbp:historical_role long-range escort fighter
gptkbp:historical_significance significant in WWII air campaigns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label P-51 D-45-NA
gptkbp:inspiration modern warbirds
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:legacy iconic WWII aircraft
gptkbp:length 32 ft 3 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:North_American_Aviation
gptkbp:max_speed 437 mph
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 12,100 lb
gptkbp:military_technology civilian airshows
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Ford_Mustang
gptkbp:notable_features long-range fuel tanks
gptkbp:notable_mission bombing raids over Germany
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Chuck_Yeager
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:number_built 15,000+
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:post_war_career escort fighter
gptkbp:production_years 1944-1945
gptkbp:propeller 4-bladed
gptkbp:range 1,650 mi
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:retirement jet aircraft advancement
gptkbp:role air superiority
gptkbp:service 1944-1970s
gptkbp:service_entry gptkb:1944
gptkbp:service_history gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:squadron_history gptkb:332nd_Fighter_Group
gptkbp:successor gptkb:F-86_Sabre
gptkbp:variant gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkbp:wing_area 240 sq ft
gptkbp:wingspan 37 ft 0 in
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:North_American_NA-73
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7