Liberty L-16 engine

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:application gptkb:De_Haviland_DH-4
gptkb:Boeing_MB-1
gptkb:Handley_Page_O/400
gptkb:Martin_MB-1
Vickers Vimy
Sopwith Camel
gptkbp:bore 5.5 in
gptkbp:compressionRatio 5.2:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem liquid-cooled
water-cooled
gptkbp:cylinderCount 16
gptkbp:displacement 27.0 L
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valve
gptkbp:emissionsStandard exhaust manifold
gptkbp:engine 54 in
intake manifold
30 in
low vibration
front-mounted
1800 rpm
influenced future aircraft engines
gptkbp:engineConfiguration V engine
gptkbp:engineType electric starter
gptkbp:firstFlight 1917
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 0.5 lb/hp/hr
gptkbp:fuelType spark ignition
aviation gasoline
carbureted
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Liberty L-16 engine
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:World_War_I_aircraft
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Liberty_Engine_Company
gptkbp:noise_level moderate noise level
gptkbp:performances high reliability
naturally aspirated
periodic maintenance required
gptkbp:powerOutput 400 hp
gptkbp:productionYears 1917-1920
gptkbp:propulsion variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:stroke 6.0 in
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Liberty_L-12_engine
gptkbp:torque 600 lb-ft
pressure lubrication
gptkbp:type gptkb:V-12_engine
gptkbp:weight 400 lb