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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:armament
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gptkb:bombs
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gptkbp:ceiling
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50,000 ft
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:crew
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gptkb:5
gptkb:Sir_George_Edwards
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1970s
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gptkbp:design
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geodesic structure
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Avon
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1974-01-01
1951-05-18
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gptkbp:height
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8.5 m
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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served in various conflicts
contributed to Cold War aviation technology
part of the UK's nuclear deterrent strategy
symbol of British military aviation
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Vickers Valiant
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gptkbp:influenced
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future bomber designs
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Vulcan
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gptkbp:landing_distance
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100,000 lb
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gptkbp:length
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30.2 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Vickers
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gptkbp:max_speed
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0.9 Mach
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gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight
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120,000 lb
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Valiant
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gptkbp:notable_features
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advanced avionics for its time
retractable landing gear
crew escape system
four-engine configuration
bomb bay
high wing design
twin tail design
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gptkbp:number_built
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108
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gptkbp:operational_use
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gptkb:1955
gptkb:1965
nuclear strike
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:Avro_Lincoln
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gptkbp:primary_user
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
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gptkbp:range
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3,000 miles
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:1974
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gptkbp:retirement
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replacement by newer aircraft
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gptkbp:role
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gptkb:bomber
gptkb:nuclear_weapons
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gptkbp:service
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gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
1955-1965
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gptkbp:significance
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first British jet bomber
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Handley_Page_Victor
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:British_Armed_Forces
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Cold_War
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gptkbp:variant
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B.1
B.2
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gptkbp:wing_area
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1,200 ft²
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gptkbp:wingspan
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31.4 m
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-4
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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