Liberty L-12J engine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:application gptkb:World_War_I_aircraft
gptkbp:bore 5.5 in
gptkbp:compressionRatio 5.2:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem liquid cooling
water-cooled
gptkbp:cylinderCount V configuration
gptkbp:displacement 27.0 L
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
gptkbp:engine no
cast iron
longitudinal
inline engine
low vibration
influenced future aircraft engine designs
gptkbp:engineConfiguration produced_in_large_numbers_during_WWI
gptkbp:engineType single overhead camshaft
liquid cooling system
multiple variants developed
notable design features include V12 configuration.
gptkbp:firstRace 1917
gptkbp:fuel_capacity high fuel consumption
gptkbp:fuelType aviation gasoline
magneto
carburetor
gptkbp:hasArea extensively tested during development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Liberty L-12J engine
gptkbp:is_used_in military aircraft
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Liberty_Engine_Company
gptkbp:maximum_speed maximum RPM 2400
gptkbp:noise_level moderate noise level
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Service
used by several military aircraft manufacturers
gptkbp:operationalHistory important in aviation history
gptkbp:performances high reliability
high power-to-weight ratio
naturally aspirated
moderate maintenance requirements
approximately 1000 hours
gptkbp:powerOutput 400 hp
gptkbp:productionYears 1917-1920
gptkbp:related_engine Liberty engine family
gptkbp:setting liquid-cooled
gptkbp:stroke 6.0 in
gptkbp:successor Liberty L-12
gptkbp:torque high torque
high torque output
gptkbp:type gptkb:V12_engine
gptkbp:weight 800 lb