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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:fighter_aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_configuration
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low-wing monoplane
classic British design
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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3,000 lbs
11 ft 5 in
high maneuverability
32 ft 3 in
symbol of British resilience
fast climb rate
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gptkbp:aircraft_role
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gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkb:fighter_aircraft
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gptkbp:aircraft_type
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gptkb:bomber
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gptkbp:armament
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8 × .303 Browning machine guns
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gptkbp:ceiling
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42,000 ft
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gptkbp:cockpit
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pressurized cockpit
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gptkbp:combat_debut
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1946
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gptkbp:combat_role
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interceptor
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:1
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1970s
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:R._J._Mitchell
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gptkbp:design_features
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elliptical wings
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Griffon
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gptkbp:engine_power
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2,050 hp
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gptkbp:engine_type
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liquid-cooled V12 engine
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1945
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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100 gallons
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gptkbp:fuselage_material
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aluminum
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gptkbp:historical_context
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developed during WWII
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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icon of WWII aviation
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Spitfire Mk 18
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_XIV
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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tricycle gear
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gptkbp:length
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9.83 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Supermarine
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gptkbp:max_speed
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400 mph
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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3,600 lbs
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Spitfire
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gptkbp:notable_pilots
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gptkb:Johnnie_Johnson
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gptkbp:number_built
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approximately 1,000
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gptkbp:operational_history
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limited operational history
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gptkbp:operational_use
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used in various air forces
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gptkbp:origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:production_years
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1945-1948
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gptkbp:propeller
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four-bladed propeller
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gptkbp:range
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1,000 miles
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gptkbp:retired
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1950s
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gptkbp:role
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air superiority
ground attack
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gptkbp:service_entry
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1946
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gptkbp:service_history
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served in post-war conflicts
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_22
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gptkbp:type
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single-seat aircraft
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
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gptkbp:wing_area
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242 sq ft
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gptkbp:wingspan
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11.23 m
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Spitfire
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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