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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Captain_Thomas_Sopwith
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Major_William_Barker
single-seat fighter
required specialized training
limited due to production constraints
short due to limited production
triple wings
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gptkbp:area
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tight
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gptkbp:armament
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2 × .303 in Vickers machine guns
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gptkbp:artistic_influence
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later triplanes
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gptkbp:cockpit
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open cockpit
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gptkbp:combat_role
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intercepting enemy aircraft
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gptkbp:combat_system
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gptkb:Royal_Flying_Corps
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:musical
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Thomas_Sopwith
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Clerget_9_B_rotary_engine
110 hp
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gptkbp:famous_for
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superior climbing ability
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gptkbp:features
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high aspect ratio wings
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1916
excellent maneuverability
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gptkbp:height
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2.74 m
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first triplane to enter service with the RFC
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Sopwith Triplane F.1
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gptkbp:introduced
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1916
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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fixed tailwheel
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future aircraft designs
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gptkbp:length
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7.62 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Sopwith_Aviation_Company
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gptkbp:material
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wooden construction
wood and fabric
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gptkbp:max_speed
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185 km/h
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gptkbp:nickname
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Triplane
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:Battle_of_the_Somme
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gptkbp:notable_features
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distinctive triplane design
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 1500
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:Royal_Naval_Air_Service
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gptkbp:operational_history
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gptkb:World_War_I
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:production_years
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1916-1919
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gptkbp:retired
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1919
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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replaced by more advanced aircraft
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:aircraft
air superiority fighter
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gptkbp:roll_rate
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high
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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6,400 m
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gptkbp:services
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1916-1919
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gptkbp:speed
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70 km/h
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Sopwith_Camel
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gptkbp:type
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triplane
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Sopwith_Triplane_F.1_(RNAS)
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gptkbp:wing_area
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22.5 m²
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gptkbp:wingspan
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three
9.14 m
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