Klimov VK-42 engine

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-16
gptkb:Mikoyan-Gurevich_Mi_G-17
gptkb:Ilyushin_Il-28
gptkb:Mikoyan-Gurevich_Mi_G-15
gptkb:Mikoyan-Gurevich_Mi_G-19
gptkb:Tupolev_Tu-4
gptkbp:application gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:certification Soviet certification
gptkbp:combustor_type annular
gptkbp:compressor_type axial
gptkbp:control_system manual control
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
air cooling
gptkbp:design_date 1945
gptkbp:development 1945-1947
gptkbp:diameter 1.1 m
gptkbp:engine gptkb:VK-42_M
mass production
500 hours
Brayton cycle
simple design
air start
early jet engine development.
gptkbp:engine_afterburner no
gptkbp:engine_combustion_efficiency high
gptkbp:engine_configuration gptkb:Mikhail_Klimov
single spool
gptkbp:engine_power good
moderate
2000 hours
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:VK-42_F
jet propulsion
gptkbp:exhaust_system straight exhaust
gptkbp:first_flight 1947
gptkbp:fuel_economy 0.85 kg/k N·h
gptkbp:fuel_type kerosene
gravity feed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Klimov VK-42 engine
gptkbp:ignition_system spark ignition
gptkbp:is_tested_for ground testing
gptkbp:length 4.2 m
gptkbp:maintenance moderate
gptkbp:manufacturer Klimov
gptkbp:noise_level high
gptkbp:operational_history used in 1950s
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkbp:propulsion no
10:1
10 k N/kg
8000 lbf
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Klimov_VK-1
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Klimov_VK-1
gptkbp:turbine_type axial
gptkbp:type turbojet
gptkbp:weight 800 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Klimov_design_bureau
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7