Supermarine Spitfire Mk I

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Supermarine_Aviation_Limited
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Douglas_Bader
gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_family
interceptor
low-wing monoplane
gptkbp:armament 8 × .303 in Browning machine guns
gptkbp:combat_radius 400 miles
gptkbp:conservation_efforts in museums worldwide
gptkbp:crew gptkb:musical
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of British resilience
gptkbp:debut_year 1939
gptkbp:design gptkb:R._J._Mitchell
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:famous_for dogfights against Luftwaffe
gptkbp:first_flight varies by aircraft
1936-03-05
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 85 gallons
gptkbp:height 8 ft 11 in
gptkbp:historical_significance iconic WWII aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Supermarine Spitfire Mk I
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Supermarine_S.6_B
gptkbp:inspired_by R. J. Mitchell's design philosophy
gptkbp:introduced 1938
gptkbp:is_featured_in numerous films and documentaries
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable
gptkbp:legacy remains a popular aircraft among enthusiasts.
gptkbp:length 29 ft 11 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Supermarine
gptkbp:max_speed 362 mph
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Spitfire
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
gptkbp:number_built 1,500
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
gptkbp:operational_history served in multiple theaters of WWII
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:range 500 miles
gptkbp:retired 1950s
gptkbp:retirement_year introduction of jet fighters
gptkbp:role air superiority fighter
gptkbp:service_ceiling 34,000 ft
gptkbp:services gptkb:1954
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:No._19_Squadron_RAF
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_II
gptkbp:type single-seat fighter
gptkbp:used_in various conflicts
gptkbp:variant gptkb:starship
Spitfire Mk II, Mk V, Mk IX
gptkbp:wingspan 36 ft 10 in
elliptical wings