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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:jet_engine
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gptkbp:application
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gptkb:military_aircraft
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gptkbp:combustor_type
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annular combustor
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gptkbp:compression_ratio
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6:1
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gptkbp:control_system
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mechanical control
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
air cooling
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gptkbp:country_of_origin
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gptkb:Soviet_Union
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gptkbp:design_date
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1945
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gptkbp:diameter
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0.9 m
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gptkbp:engine
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Brayton cycle
simple design
air start
produced in large numbers
single spool
influenced future jet engines
important in early jet aviation.
operational until 1960s
upgraded for Mi G-15bis
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gptkbp:engine_afterburner
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no afterburner
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gptkbp:engine_configuration
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axial-flow
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gptkbp:engine_power
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good performance at altitude
moderate reliability
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:VK-8_A
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gptkbp:exhaust_system
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straight exhaust
subsonic intake
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1947
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gptkbp:fuel_economy
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0.8 kg/k N·h
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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kerosene
fuel pump system
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Klimov VK-8 engine
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gptkbp:ignition_system
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spark ignition
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gptkbp:is_tested_for
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extensively tested
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gptkbp:length
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3.5 m
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gptkbp:maintenance
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periodic maintenance required
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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Klimov
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gptkbp:max_speed
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1,100 km/h
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gptkbp:noise_level
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high noise level
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
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gptkbp:operational_history
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used in Korean War
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gptkbp:power_output
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1,850 k W
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gptkbp:propulsion
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2.08
no thrust vectoring
2,500 lbf
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:Klimov_VK-1_F_engine
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gptkbp:service_ceiling
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12,000 m
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Klimov_VK-1_engine
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gptkbp:type
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turbojet
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:Mikoyan-Gurevich_Mi_G-17
gptkb:Mikoyan-Gurevich_Mi_G-15
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gptkbp:weight
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1,200 lb
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Klimov_design_bureau
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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