Torpedo bomber

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:armament machine guns
torpedoes
gptkbp:associated_with carrier operations
torpedo technology
dive bombing tactics
gptkbp:combat_role disruption of enemy supply lines
anti-ship operations
supporting naval fleets
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature
featured in films
inspired documentaries
featured in video games
inspired model kits
gptkbp:design_features retractable landing gear
bomb bay for torpedoes
low altitude flight capability
gptkbp:designed_for attacking naval vessels
gptkbp:development 1910s to 1940s
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:historical_significance changed naval combat strategies
gptkbp:historical_use used extensively in WWII
used in Pacific Theater
used in Atlantic Theater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Torpedo bomber
gptkbp:influenced_by naval warfare tactics
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern strike aircraft
gptkbp:notable_models gptkb:Torpedo_Bomber_Mk_I
gptkb:Douglas_TBD_Devastator
gptkb:Avro_Anson
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Royal_Navy
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Japanese_Navy
gptkb:German_Luftwaffe
gptkbp:operational_range varies by model
gptkbp:operational_theater oceanic regions
gptkbp:performance_factors gptkb:Speed
maneuverability
payload capacity
gptkbp:post_war_usage limited to training purposes
phased out in favor of jet aircraft
gptkbp:role maritime strike
gptkbp:specification armament capacity varies by model
bomb load varies by model
crew size varies by model
engine type varies by model
maximum speed varies by model
range varies by model
service ceiling varies by model
survivability features vary by model
torpedo types vary by model
wingspan varies by model
gptkbp:training pilot training
crew coordination
gptkbp:used_by naval air forces
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Torpedo_Squadron_10
gptkb:Torpedo_Squadron_11
gptkb:Torpedo_Squadron_12
gptkb:Torpedo_Squadron_9
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5