Statements (49)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
aircraft engine
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gptkbp:aircraft |
gptkb:Douglas_DC-3
gptkb:Lockheed_Electra gptkb:Grumman_F4F_Wildcat gptkb:North_American_T-6_Texan gptkb:Boeing_Stearman_PT-17 |
gptkbp:application |
training aircraft
agricultural aviation aerial firefighting passenger aircraft cargo_aircraft |
gptkbp:compressionRatio |
6.5:1
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gptkbp:controls |
mechanical control
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gptkbp:coolingSystem |
air-cooled
uses air cooling |
gptkbp:cylinderCount |
9 cylinders
|
gptkbp:displacement |
1340 cubic inches
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gptkbp:engine |
front-mounted
radial layout designed for reliability and performance produces vibration during operation |
gptkbp:engineConfiguration |
horizontally opposed
|
gptkbp:engineType |
multiple variants produced
|
gptkbp:firstFlight |
1932
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gptkbp:fuelType |
aviation gasoline
carbureted dual ignition |
gptkbp:hasArea |
requires testing before flight
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Continental R-1340
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gptkbp:is_used_in |
military aircraft
civilian aircraft |
gptkbp:maintenance |
100 hours
|
gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Continental_Motors
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gptkbp:noise_level |
produces significant noise
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gptkbp:operationalHistory |
historically significant engine
widely_used_in_WWII |
gptkbp:performances |
2000 hours
detailed specifications available good performance at altitude requires overhaul every 1000 hours |
gptkbp:powerOutput |
600 horsepower
|
gptkbp:productionYears |
1932 to 1950
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gptkbp:propulsion |
variable pitch
produces thrust through propeller |
gptkbp:reliability |
high reliability
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gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Continental_R-985
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gptkbp:tuning |
requires periodic tuning
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gptkbp:type |
radial engine
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gptkbp:weight |
approximately 400 pounds
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