Klimov VK-7 engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:application gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:certification military certification
gptkbp:combustor_type annular
gptkbp:compressor_type axial
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:manual
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:design_date 1945
gptkbp:diameter 0.9 m
gptkbp:elevation up to 12,000 m
gptkbp:emissions_standard gptkb:standard
gptkbp:engine fighter jets
modular
periodic
Brayton cycle
advanced for its time
modernization projects
air start
influenced future designs
influenced future designs.
limited series
1947-1950
early jet technology
pioneering jet engine
gptkbp:engine_configuration gptkb:Klimov_design_bureau
classified
inline
robust design
gptkbp:engine_operational_challenges high maintenance needs
gptkbp:engine_power high thrust
1,000 hours
evaluated by military
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:VK-7_F
gptkb:VK-7_M
gptkbp:first_flight 1947
gptkbp:fuel_economy moderate
0.85 lb/hp·h
gptkbp:fuel_type kerosene
gptkbp:history derived from VK-1
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Klimov VK-7 engine
gptkbp:is_tested_for ground testing
gptkbp:length 3.5 m
gptkbp:maintenance 500 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer Klimov
gptkbp:noise_level moderate
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:propulsion 5.83
7,000 lbf
5.83 lbf/lb
gptkbp:reliability high
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