Liberty L-12U engine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:De_Havilland_DH.4
gptkb:Boeing_40
gptkb:Boeing_75_Stearman
gptkb:Curtiss_JN-4
gptkb:Handley_Page_O/400
gptkb:Martin_MB-1
Vickers Vimy
Sopwith Camel
gptkbp:application gptkb:World_War_I_aircraft
gptkbp:bore 5.5 in
gptkbp:compressionRatio 5.5:1
gptkbp:controls throttle control
gptkbp:coolingSystem liquid cooling
water-cooled
gptkbp:design Liberty_L-12_design_team
gptkbp:displacement 27.0 L
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
gptkbp:engine V12 layout
gptkbp:engineConfiguration V engine
gptkbp:engineType several variants developed
gptkbp:firstFlight 1917
gptkbp:fuel_capacity dry sump
gptkbp:fuelType aviation gasoline
carburetor
magneto ignition
gptkbp:hasArea extensive testing during development
gptkbp:historical_significance important in aviation history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Liberty L-12U engine
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Liberty_L-12_engine
gptkbp:is_used_in military aircraft
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft engine designs
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Liberty_Engine_Company
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:United_States_Army_Air_Service
gptkbp:performances high reliability
high power-to-weight ratio
moderate maintenance requirements
approximately 1,000 hours
gptkbp:powerOutput 400 hp
gptkbp:productionYears 1917-1920
gptkbp:propulsion variable pitch propeller
gptkbp:purpose military aviation
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:Wright_R-2600
gptkbp:setting liquid-cooled
gptkbp:stroke 6.0 in
gptkbp:successor Liberty L-12
gptkbp:type gptkb:V12_engine
gptkbp:weight 600 lb