Vickers Vimy

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Alcock_and_Brown_flight
Transatlantic flight
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:biplane
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:ceiling 4,500 meters
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1920
gptkbp:design gptkb:George_Holt_Thomas
gptkbp:design_date 1916-1917
gptkbp:design_features large wingspan for stability.
gptkbp:design_influence Vickers Vimy R.
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Liberty_L-12
gptkbp:famous_flight_date June 14-15, 1919
gptkbp:famous_flight_duration 16 hours 27 minutes.
gptkbp:famous_flight_route Newfoundland to Ireland.
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1917
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,000 liters
gptkbp:fuselage_material wood and fabric
gptkbp:historical_event first transatlantic flight.
gptkbp:historical_impact significant in aviation history.
gptkbp:historical_legacy paved the way for future long-distance flights.
gptkbp:historical_significance first non-stop transatlantic flight by a heavier-than-air aircraft.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vickers Vimy
gptkbp:influenced_by Vickers Vimy Commercial.
gptkbp:is_influenced_by advancements in aviation technology.
gptkbp:landing_gear fixed
gptkbp:length 10.5 meters
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Vickers_Limited
gptkbp:max_speed 160 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 3,600 kg
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Vimy_Bomber
gptkbp:notable_achievements first aircraft to complete a non-stop transatlantic flight.
gptkbp:notable_pilots gptkb:John_Alcock
Alcock and Brown.
gptkbp:notable_users Royal Air Force.
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:100
gptkbp:number_of_engines 2
gptkbp:operational_history used for long-range bombing missions.
gptkbp:production_years 1917-1920
gptkbp:propeller two-bladed
gptkbp:range 1,600 km
gptkbp:related_aircraft Vickers Vimy R.
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1920
gptkbp:role gptkb:bomber
gptkbp:service gptkb:1920
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:service_ceiling 4,500 meters
gptkbp:significant_event first successful transatlantic flight.
gptkbp:successor Vickers Vimy R.
gptkbp:tail_type conventional tail.
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:used_by British military.
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Vickers_Vimy_Commercial
gptkbp:wing_area 80 m²
gptkbp:wingspan 21.6 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:No._16_Squadron_RFC
gptkb:No._28_Squadron_RFC
gptkb:No._32_Squadron_RFC
gptkb:No._35_Squadron_RFC
gptkb:No._37_Squadron_RFC
gptkb:No._47_Squadron_RFC
gptkb:No._50_Squadron_RFC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4