Supermarine Spitfire Mk V

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spitfire_Mk_VD
gptkb:Spitfire_Mk_40
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane
gptkb:Douglas_Bader
single-seat
gptkbp:armament 8 × .303 Browning machine guns
gptkbp:artistic_influence subsequent fighter aircraft
gptkbp:combat_radius 600 miles
gptkbp:combat_role defensive and offensive operations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts in museums worldwide
gptkbp:crew 1 pilot
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and media
gptkbp:design gptkb:R._J._Mitchell
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:features high performance
gptkbp:first_flight 1941
gptkbp:historical_significance iconic WWII aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Supermarine Spitfire Mk V
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_I
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:landing_gear retractable landing gear
gptkbp:legacy symbol of British resilience
gptkbp:length 9.83 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Supermarine
gptkbp:material aluminum
gptkbp:max_speed 362 mph
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Spitfire
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_El_Alamein
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Dunkirk_evacuation
gptkbp:notable_features elliptical wings
gptkbp:number_built over 6,500
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:production_years 1941-1945
gptkbp:propulsion variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:retired gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:role air superiority
ground attack
gptkbp:service_ceiling 36,000 ft
gptkbp:service_history served in multiple air forces
gptkbp:services 1941
1950s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_IX
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:variant gptkb:starship
Mk Va, Mk Vb, Mk Vc
gptkbp:wingspan 11.23 m