Supermarine Seafire Mk II

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration low-wing monoplane
gptkbp:aircraft_role gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:aircraft_type single-engine
gptkbp:armament gptkb:bombs
4 × 0.303 in Browning machine guns
2 × 20 mm Hispano cannon
gptkbp:cockpit single-seat
gptkbp:combat_debut 1943
gptkbp:combat_role interceptor
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:decommissioned 1950s
gptkbp:design gptkb:R._J._Mitchell
gptkbp:design_features folding wings
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1942
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 100 gal
gptkbp:historical_significance important in naval aviation history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Supermarine Seafire Mk II
gptkbp:influenced_by Supermarine Spitfire design
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1942
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel
gptkbp:length 8.23 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Supermarine
gptkbp:max_speed 400 mph
gptkbp:nickname Seafire
gptkbp:notable_pilots used for training pilots
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy
gptkb:Fleet_Air_Arm
gptkbp:number_built 1,000+
gptkbp:operational_history served in the Fleet Air Arm
gptkbp:originated_in developed from Spitfire
gptkbp:production_years 1942-1945
gptkbp:propeller variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:range 1,000 mi
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkbp:retired 1950s
gptkbp:role naval fighter
air superiority fighter
gptkbp:service_ceiling 36,000 ft
gptkbp:service_history served in various naval operations
gptkbp:successor Supermarine Seafire Mk III
gptkbp:theater gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkbp:wingspan 10.67 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Seafire_I
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6