The Spitfire

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_type single-seat
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:associated_with British resilience
the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
gptkbp:climb_rate 3,000 feet per minute
gptkbp:combat_debut 1938
gptkbp:combat_role defensive and offensive missions
gptkbp:crew gptkb:1
gptkbp:design gptkb:R._J._Mitchell
gptkbp:elevation 40,000 feet
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Merlin
gptkbp:famous_event gptkb:Dunkirk_evacuation
gptkbp:famous_for its agility
its sound
its elliptical wings
gptkbp:featured_in gptkb:video_games
gptkbp:first_flight 1990s
March 5, 1936
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Battle_of_France
gptkbp:historical_significance icon of British aviation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Spitfire
gptkbp:influenced modern fighter design
gptkbp:inspired numerous films and books
aircraft enthusiasts
gptkbp:landing_gear tailwheel
gptkbp:length 9.12 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Supermarine
gptkbp:max_speed 362 mph
gptkbp:nickname Spit
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Britain
gptkbp:notable_feature variable pitch propeller
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:Johnnie_Johnson
gptkb:Douglas_Bader
gptkbp:number_built over 20,000
gptkbp:operational_range 1,000 miles
gptkbp:operational_theater gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:production_years 1936-1948
gptkbp:range 1,150 miles
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1961
gptkbp:role air superiority
gptkbp:service over 20 years
gptkbp:service_ceiling 36,000 feet
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Supermarine_Seafire
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
other air forces
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Korean_War
airshows
military parades
air combat training
film adaptations of WWII
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Spitfire_Mk_I
gptkbp:wingspan 11.23 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Spitfire
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5