Continental R-1340

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
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
gptkbp:controls mechanical control
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
uses air cooling
gptkbp:cylinderCount 9 cylinders
gptkbp:displacement 1340 cubic inches
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
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
gptkbp:is_used_in military aircraft
civilian aircraft
gptkbp:maintenance 100 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Continental_Motors
gptkbp:noise_level produces significant noise
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
gptkbp:propulsion variable pitch
produces thrust through propeller
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Continental_R-985
gptkbp:tuning requires periodic tuning
gptkbp:type radial engine
gptkbp:weight approximately 400 pounds