Klimov VK-33 engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:application gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:compressor_type axial
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:manual
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
air cooling
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:design_date 1945
gptkbp:development gptkb:Klimov_design_bureau
gptkbp:diameter 0.9 m
gptkbp:emissions_standard low emissions
gptkbp:engine gptkb:fighter_aircraft
Brayton cycle
electric start
produced in large numbers
important in early jet aviation.
used in various Soviet aircraft
gptkbp:engine_configuration twin-shaft
3,000 lbf at sea level
VK-33-1
gptkbp:engine_design_feature compact design
gptkbp:engine_overhaul_period 200 hours
gptkbp:engine_power 4.5 out of 5
1,000 hours
good performance at altitude
moderate fuel efficiency
gptkbp:engine_type VK-33 A
gptkbp:engine_weight_to_thrust_ratio 0.4
gptkbp:first_flight 1947
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3.5 m x 0.9 m
gptkbp:fuel_economy 0.8 kg/s
gptkbp:fuel_type kerosene
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Klimov VK-33 engine
gptkbp:ignition_system spark ignition
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Moscow
ground testing completed
gptkbp:length 3.5 m
gptkbp:maintenance 500 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer Klimov
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 0.9
gptkbp:noise_level 85 d B
gptkbp:operational_history used in the Korean War
gptkbp:propulsion 2.5
3,000 lbf
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Mikoyan-Gurevich_Mi_G-17
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Klimov_VK-1
gptkbp:turbine_type single spool
gptkbp:type turbojet
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Mikoyan-Gurevich_Mi_G-15
gptkbp:weight 1,200 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Klimov_design_bureau
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7