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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:jet_engine
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gptkbp:application
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gptkb:military_aircraft
civil aircraft
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gptkbp:compression_ratio
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6.5:1
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gptkbp:configuration
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14-cylinder
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:design_date
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1940s
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gptkbp:displacement
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49.5 L
27.0 L
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkb:Bristol_Aeroplane_Company
gptkb:historical_significance
commercial aviation
post-war development
influenced future aircraft designs.
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gptkbp:engine_configuration
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gptkb:Bristol_Aeroplane_Company
horizontally opposed
various modifications over time
detailed specifications
bearer-mounted
horizontally-opposed
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gptkbp:engine_power
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high performance
high reliability
2000 hours
long lifespan
good efficiency
2000 hp at 2800 rpm
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gptkbp:engine_type
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piston engine
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gptkbp:exhaust_system
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exhaust collector ring
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1944
1947
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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1.5 m
1.2 m
1,200 mm
1,800 mm
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gptkbp:fuel_economy
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0.4 kg/hp·h
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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aviation gasoline
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Bristol Centaurus
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gptkbp:ignition_system
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dual ignition
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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gptkb:Bristol_Aeroplane_Company
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gptkbp:maintenance
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moderate maintenance
periodic overhaul required
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Bristol_Aeroplane_Company
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gptkbp:noise_level
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low vibration
moderate noise level
moderate noise
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gptkbp:number_of_engines
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gptkb:14
18 cylinders
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gptkbp:original_run
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1943
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gptkbp:power_output
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2000 hp
up to 3,000 hp
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gptkbp:produces
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over 10,000
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:1960
1947-1960
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gptkbp:propeller
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variable-pitch propeller
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Bristol_Proteus
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gptkbp:torque
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wet sump
4000 Nm
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gptkbp:tuning
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supercharged
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:radial_engine
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gptkbp:used_by
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gptkb:Indian_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:South_African_Air_Force
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Bristol_Beaufighter
gptkb:Avro_Shackleton
Bristol 170 Freighter
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:Centaurus_22
gptkb:Centaurus_30
gptkb:Centaurus_I
gptkb:Centaurus_II
gptkb:Centaurus_18
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gptkbp:weight
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450 kg
approximately 1,200 lb
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Bristol_Hercules
gptkb:Bristol_Type_142_B
gptkb:Bristol_Type_142_M
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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