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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:Avro_707
gptkb:Speed_Racer:_The_Video_Game
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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gptkb:Gordon_Fullerton
Strategic bomber
Fly-by-wire
Experimental aircraft
Heavy bomber
40,000 lbs
Flying wing family
High speed and altitude capabilities
Post-war innovations
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gptkbp:armament
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Bombs
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gptkbp:artistic_influence
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Future stealth bombers
Modern stealth aircraft
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gptkbp:avionics
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Advanced navigation systems
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gptkbp:challenges
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Stability and control
Aerodynamic stability
Control surface effectiveness
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gptkbp:cockpit
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Tandem seating
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gptkbp:crew
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2
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gptkbp:date
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1940s
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gptkbp:design
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Multiple prototypes
Maximize lift-to-drag ratio
Minimal drag
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Northrop_Corporation
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gptkbp:developer
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:4
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:engine
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gptkbp:features
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Flying wing configuration
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:Muroc_Army_Air_Field
1947
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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10,000 lbs
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Cold War era
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Pioneering stealth technology
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Flying Wing
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Horten_Ho_229
Aerospace engineering principles
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gptkbp:innovation
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Advanced aerodynamics
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Flying wing concept
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gptkbp:invention
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gptkb:YB-49
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:landing_gear
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Retractable
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influence on future aircraft designs
Influence on modern military aircraft.
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gptkbp:material
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Aluminum
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gptkbp:max_speed
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approximately 600 mph
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gptkbp:military_technology
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Strategic bombing missions
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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Reduced radar cross-section
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gptkbp:notable_models
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gptkb:Northrop_YB-49
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gptkbp:notable_traits
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Unconventional shape
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:Limited
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gptkbp:operational_range
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Long-range missions
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gptkbp:production_years
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1947-1950
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gptkbp:range
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approximately 5,000 miles
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gptkbp:research_focus
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Stealth technology advancements
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gptkbp:role
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Bomber
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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up to 10,000 lbs
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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40,000 feet
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gptkbp:stealth_features
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gptkb:battle
Internal weapons bay
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Northrop_B-2_Spirit
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gptkbp:surface
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Elevons
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gptkbp:type
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Stealth aircraft
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gptkbp:wing_area
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3,000 sq ft
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gptkbp:wingspan
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over 100 feet
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