Curtiss OX-5 V-8

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:aircraft biplanes
gptkbp:application military aircraft
gptkbp:bore 4.0 in
gptkbp:compressionRatio 5.0:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem liquid cooling
water-cooled
gptkbp:cylinderCount 8
gptkbp:displacement 5.0 L
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
gptkbp:engine distinctive sound
civilian aircraft
V engine layout
influenced future aircraft engines
contributed to aviation history.
inline V engine design
technological advancements in aviation engines
gptkbp:engineConfiguration over 10,000 units produced
V8_configuration
gptkbp:engineType lightweight construction
simple design
reciprocating engine
various variants developed
gptkbp:firstFlight 1916
gptkbp:fuelType aviation gasoline
carbureted
magneto ignition
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Curtiss OX-5 V-8
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Curtiss_JN-4_Jenny
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Curtiss_Aeroplane_and_Motor_Company
gptkbp:maximum_speed maximum RPM of 2,000
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:U.S._Army_Air_Service
gptkbp:operationalHistory historically significant engine
gptkbp:performances smooth operation
high reliability
reliable performance
easy maintenance
good fuel efficiency
specific performance specifications
gptkbp:powerOutput 100 hp
gptkbp:productionYears 1916-1925
gptkbp:propulsion fixed-pitch propeller
gptkbp:purpose aviation
gptkbp:related_engine Curtiss_OX_series
gptkbp:setting V engine
gptkbp:stroke 5.0 in
gptkbp:successor Curtiss_OX-6
gptkbp:torque high torque output
gptkbp:type gptkb:V8_engine
gptkbp:weight 200 lb