Lycoming T55

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:engine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sikorsky_CH-54_Tarhe
gptkb:Lycoming_T53
gptkbp:application gptkb:Boeing_CH-47_Chinook
gptkb:Bell_UH-1_Iroquois
gptkbp:average_temperature up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit
gptkbp:compression_ratio 16:1
gptkbp:controls gptkb:full_authority_digital_engine_control_(FADEC)
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:design military applications
gptkbp:diameter approximately 16 inches
gptkbp:drivetrain reduction gearbox
gptkbp:emissions_standard meets current regulations
gptkbp:engine designed for long service life
Lycoming T-series
gptkbp:engine_type free turbine
axial compressor
turbo-shaft
gptkbp:first_introduced 1950s
gptkbp:fuel_capacity high
efficient fuel consumption
gptkbp:fuel_type Jet A or Jet B
gptkbp:global_presence used worldwide
gptkbp:historical_event developed from earlier Lycoming designs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lycoming T55
gptkbp:innovation continuous innovation in design
gptkbp:launched air start
gptkbp:legacy part of aviation history
gptkbp:length approximately 48 inches
gptkbp:maintenance 500 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lycoming_Engines
gptkbp:market_segment gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:material lightweight alloys
gptkbp:noise_level low noise
gptkbp:notable_feature modular design
gptkbp:number_of_stages two stages
gptkbp:operational_area used in various military operations
gptkbp:partnerships collaborations with military organizations
gptkbp:performance performance metrics documented
gptkbp:power_output up to 1,500 horsepower
gptkbp:project ongoing research and development efforts
gptkbp:propulsion high power-to-weight ratio
3.75:1
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance FAA certified
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:service_ceiling up to 20,000 feet
gptkbp:services available maintenance support
gptkbp:setting twin-spool
gptkbp:specifies detailed technical specifications available
gptkbp:training pilot training programs available
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:weight approximately 400 pounds