Klimov VK-1

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:air_support 40 lb/s
gptkbp:application gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:combustor_type annular
gptkbp:compressor_type axial
gptkbp:control_system manual control
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
air cooling
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:design_date 1945
gptkbp:diameter 0.9 m
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Derwent
fighter jets
Brayton cycle
air start
developed during WWII
produced in large numbers
influenced future jet engines
important in jet engine development.
upgraded to VK-1 F
gptkbp:engine_configuration axial-flow
detailed specifications available
reverse flow design
gptkbp:engine_power good performance at altitude
moderate fuel efficiency
moderate reliability
gptkbp:engine_type VK-1 A
gptkbp:first_flight 1947
gptkbp:fuel_economy 0.85 lb/lbf·h
gptkbp:fuel_type kerosene
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Klimov VK-1
gptkbp:ignition_system spark ignition
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Moscow
ground testing required
gptkbp:length 3.4 m
gptkbp:maintenance periodic maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer Klimov
gptkbp:max_speed 1,100 km/h
gptkbp:noise_level high noise level
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:operational_range 1,000 km
gptkbp:propulsion 1.5
no thrust vectoring
1,800 lbf
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,000 m
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Klimov_VK-1_F
gptkbp:turbine_type single spool
gptkbp:type gptkb:turbofan_engine
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Mikoyan-Gurevich_Mi_G-15
gptkbp:weight 1,200 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mikoyan-Gurevich_Mi_G-15
gptkb:Mi_G-15
gptkb:Mi_G-15bis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5