United States Army Air Forces bombers
GPTKB entity
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_aircraft
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| gptkbp:armament |
gptkb:bombs
machine guns |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:General_Dwight_D._Eisenhower
gptkb:General_Hap_Arnold gptkb:General_George_C._Kenney gptkb:General_Curtis_Le_May |
| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
varied
|
| gptkbp:design_features |
gptkb:payload_delivery_systems
gptkb:stealth_technology fuel efficiency modular design radar systems high altitude capability advanced navigation systems bomb bay doors heavy payload capacity defensive armament electronic warfare capabilities bombing accuracy systems crew safety features long range capability crew compartments |
| gptkbp:engine_type |
gptkb:jet_engine
piston engines |
| gptkbp:era |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
changed warfare tactics
demonstrated air superiority led to development of nuclear strategy influenced Cold War strategies pivotal in WWII |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
United States Army Air Forces bombers
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced modern air power
established strategic bombing doctrine |
| gptkbp:notable_models |
gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress gptkb:B-24_Liberator |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Tokyo_bombing
gptkb:Hiroshima_bombing Nagasaki bombing Dresden bombing Berlin bombing |
| gptkbp:operational_range |
varied
|
| gptkbp:operational_theater |
gptkb:European_Theater
Pacific Theater |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:post_war_career |
contributed to Korean War operations
influenced NATO air strategies involved in Vietnam War operations participated in Cold War missions transitioned to Air Force |
| gptkbp:primary_mission |
bombing missions
|
| gptkbp:role |
strategic bombing
|
| gptkbp:service_frequency |
1941-1947
|
| gptkbp:successor |
United States Air Force bombers
|
| gptkbp:training |
pilot training
bombardier training navigator training |
| gptkbp:used_by |
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dresden_Bombing
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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