Clerget 9 B rotary engine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:engine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sopwith_Triplane_F.1
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Nieuport_11
gptkb:Nieuport_17
gptkb:Sopwith_Camel
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
air-cooled design
air-cooled rotary engine
gptkbp:displacement 110 hp
gptkbp:engine gptkb:aircraft
lightweight construction
simple design
limited lifespan
moderate efficiency
quick throttle response
high reliability in combat
9 cylinders
aircraft engine configuration
widely used in various aircraft models
used in early 20th century aviation
focus on simplicity and reliability
significant impact on aviation history
incorporated advancements in engine technology
notable for its power output
produced in large numbers during the war
developed during World War I
influenced future rotary engines
rotating cylinders
rotary layout
gptkbp:engine_type rotary aircraft engine
gptkbp:first_flight 1915
gptkbp:fuel_capacity moderate fuel consumption
gptkbp:fuel_type aviation gasoline
gptkbp:historical_significance used in early fighter aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Clerget 9 B rotary engine
gptkbp:ignition_system magneto ignition
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer Clerget
gptkbp:noise_level high noise levels
notable vibration
gptkbp:performance good climb rate
good performance at altitude
gptkbp:power_output 110 hp at 1,200 rpm
gptkbp:production_years 1915-1918
gptkbp:propulsion good power-to-weight ratio
fixed-pitch propeller
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:successor Clerget 11 B
gptkbp:torque high torque output
high torque at low RPM
gptkbp:type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:used_in World War I aircraft
gptkbp:weight approximately 120 lb