Klimov VK-3 engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:combustor_type annular
gptkbp:compression_ratio 6:1
gptkbp:control_system manual control
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
air cooling
gptkbp:design_date 1947
gptkbp:diameter 0.9 m
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Klimov_VK-1_F
1950s
post-World War II
Brayton cycle
electric start
gptkbp:engine_afterburner no
gptkbp:engine_configuration gptkb:Klimov_design_bureau
simple design
inline
single-spool
3,000 lbf
gptkbp:engine_cooling_air_source ambient air
gptkbp:engine_inlet_type subsonic inlet
gptkbp:engine_operational_altitude up to 12,000 m
gptkbp:engine_operational_role powerplant for aircraft
gptkbp:engine_outlet_type convergent nozzle
gptkbp:engine_power high performance
1,000 hours
moderate efficiency
moderate reliability
gptkbp:engine_thrust_augmentation gptkb:none
gptkbp:engine_weight-to-thrust_ratio 0.4
gptkbp:exhaust_system straight exhaust
gptkbp:first_flight 1950
gptkbp:fuel_economy 0.85 lb/hp/hr
0.5 kg/s
gptkbp:fuel_type kerosene
gravity feed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Klimov VK-3 engine
gptkbp:ignition_system spark ignition
gptkbp:is_tested_for ground testing
gptkbp:length 3.5 m
gptkbp:maintenance 100 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer Klimov
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 0.9
gptkbp:noise_level 85 d B
gptkbp:operational_history 1950s
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkbp:propulsion no
2.5
3,000 lbf
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Klimov_VK-1
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