Continental R975 C1

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:compressionRatio 6.5:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
air-cooled radial
gptkbp:cylinderCount 9 cylinders
gptkbp:displacement 975 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain pushrod actuated
gptkbp:engine 54 inches
military aviation
40 inches
used in various aircraft models
radial layout
gptkbp:engineConfiguration horizontally opposed
9-cylinder radial
gptkbp:engineType reciprocating engine
R975_C1-1
R975_C1-2
R975_C1-3
R975_C1-4
R975_C1-5
gptkbp:fuelType aviation gasoline
carbureted
dual ignition
gptkbp:hasArea extensive testing during development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Continental R975 C1
gptkbp:introduced 1940s
gptkbp:is_used_in military aircraft
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Continental_Motors
gptkbp:maximum_speed 2800 RPM
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:C-54_Skymaster
gptkb:C-46_Commando
B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
P-47 Thunderbolt
gptkbp:operationalHistory gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:World_War_II
important_in_WWII_aviation_history
gptkbp:performances high reliability
high power-to-weight ratio
military specifications
moderate maintenance requirements
gptkbp:powerOutput 400 horsepower
gptkbp:productionYears 1940-1950s
gptkbp:propulsion variable pitch
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Continental_R_series
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Continental_R-1340
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Continental_R-975_C1-1
gptkbp:torque 2000 lb-ft
gptkbp:type radial engine
gptkbp:weight approximately 600 pounds