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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:engine
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lycoming_T53-L-703
gptkb:Lycoming_T53-L-91
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gptkbp:application
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gptkb:Sikorsky_CH-54_Tarhe
gptkb:Boeing_CH-47_Chinook
gptkb:Bell_UH-1_Iroquois
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gptkbp:average_temperature
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up to 1,000 ° F
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gptkbp:certification
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FAA certified
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gptkbp:compression_ratio
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8:1
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gptkbp:controls
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gptkb:full_authority_digital_engine_control_(FADEC)
hydromechanical control system
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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air-cooled
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:aircraft
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gptkbp:developer
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developed in the 1950s
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gptkbp:diameter
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approximately 14 in
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gptkbp:emissions_standard
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low emissions
axial exhaust
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Lycoming_T55
turbo-shaft
T53 family
up to 40,000 RPM
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gptkbp:engine_type
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three
two
centrifugal compressor
nickel-based superalloy
multi-spool engine
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gptkbp:features
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modular design
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gptkbp:first_flight
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gptkb:1960
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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0.5 lb/hp/hr
lightweight for its class
moderate efficiency
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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gptkb:Jet_A
dual fuel system
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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significant in helicopter development
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Lycoming T53-L-735
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gptkbp:ignition_system
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spark ignition
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced future turbo-shaft designs
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gptkbp:length
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approximately 40 in
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gptkbp:maintenance
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500 hours
requires specialized training
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Lycoming_Engines
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gptkbp:market_segment
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military market
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gptkbp:material
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aluminum alloy
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gptkbp:noise_level
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moderate noise
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gptkbp:operational_area
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used in various military operations
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gptkbp:operational_range
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up to 30,000 ft
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gptkbp:power_output
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1,500 shp
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gptkbp:produced_by
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out of production
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gptkbp:production_years
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1960s to 1980s
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gptkbp:propulsion
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1,500 lbf
3.75 shp/lb
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gptkbp:reliability
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high reliability
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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T55 engine
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gptkbp:service_history
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widely used in Vietnam War
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gptkbp:setting
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free turbine
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Lycoming_T53-L-703
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gptkbp:type
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turbo shaft engine
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:helicopter
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gptkbp:weight
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approximately 400 lb
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