Vickers Vimy R. A. F.

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vickers_Vimy_Bomber
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:John_Alcock
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Alcock_and_Brown_flight
gptkb:Arthur_Brown
strategic bombing
wood and fabric
Transatlantic flight by Alcock and Brown
Vimy Flight 1919
gptkbp:armament machine guns
gptkbp:artistic_influence later bombers
gptkbp:bomb_load 1,000 lb
gptkbp:cockpit open cockpit
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and film
gptkbp:date 1916
gptkbp:design Sir George Vickers
Vickers design team
gptkbp:engine 2
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Liberty_L-12
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Eagle
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:Royal_Air_Force_Museum
various aviation museums
gptkbp:famous_for first non-stop transatlantic flight
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1917
gptkbp:historical_context post-World War I aviation development
gptkbp:historical_event first non-stop transatlantic flight
gptkbp:historical_role military aviation development
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneering aviation history
first transatlantic flight by a bomber
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vickers Vimy R. A. F.
gptkbp:influenced subsequent bomber designs
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Vickers_Vimy_Commercial
gptkbp:inspiration modern aviation technology
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:military_base
gptkbp:landing_gear fixed landing gear
fixed tailwheel
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft designs
pioneering long-distance flight
gptkbp:length 10.67 m
10.7 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Vickers_Limited
gptkbp:material wood and fabric
gptkbp:max_speed 160 km/h
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 3,600 kg
gptkbp:notable_features open cockpit design
twin-engine configuration
long-range capabilities
long range
two engines
heavy payload capacity
biplane design
large wingspan
large payload capacity
gptkbp:number_built gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:1917
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:operational_history used in bombing raids
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:production_years 1917-1920
gptkbp:propulsion two-bladed propellers
gptkbp:range 1,600 km
gptkbp:retired gptkb:1920
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1920
gptkbp:role gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:seating_capacity 1,000 lb
gptkbp:service_ceiling 4,600 m
gptkbp:services 1917-1920
gptkbp:setting gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:successor Vickers Vimy R. A. F. Mk. II
gptkbp:tail_type conventional tail
gptkbp:type gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Vickers_Vimy_Commercial
gptkbp:wing_area 80 m²
gptkbp:wingspan two wings
21.34 m
21.6 m