Short Stirling Mk I

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Short_Stirling_Mk_I
GPTKB entity
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration high-wing monoplane
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 40,000 lb
gptkbp:aircraft_role bombing
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:armament 8 x .303 in Browning machine guns
gptkbp:bomb_load 4,000 lb
gptkbp:combat_experience gptkb:European_Theatre_of_Operations
gptkbp:composed_by 7.62 m
gptkbp:crew gptkb:6
2
RAF training schools
pilot, co-pilot, navigator, bomb aimer, wireless operator, rear gunner
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1965
gptkbp:design geodesic structure
gptkbp:design_influence later heavy bombers
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Bristol_Hercules
gptkbp:engine_power 1,600 hp
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1940
gptkb:1965
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,200 gallons
gptkbp:fuselage_material aluminum
gptkbp:height 6.10 m
gptkbp:historical_significance first four-engined bomber in RAF service
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Short Stirling Mk I
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle gear
gptkbp:length 27.43 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Short_Brothers
gptkbp:max_speed 480 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 70,000 lb
60,000 lb
gptkbp:nickname Stirling
gptkbp:notable_mission gptkb:Operation_Chastise
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkbp:number_built 2,300
gptkbp:operational_range 1,500 miles
gptkbp:operational_use 1941
gptkbp:post_war_career night bombing missions
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:RAF_Bomber_Command
gptkbp:production_years 1940-1946
gptkbp:propeller four-bladed
gptkbp:range 2,000 km
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1955
gptkbp:retirement replaced by more advanced bombers
gptkbp:role strategic bombing
gptkbp:service 1941-1955
gptkbp:service_ceiling 6,000 m
gptkbp:service_history served in WWII
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Short_Stirling_Mk_II
gptkbp:wing_area 1,200 m²
gptkbp:wing_configuration aluminum
gptkbp:wingspan 30.18 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Short_Stirling
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4