Pratt & Whitney R-2800

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Martin_B-26_Marauder
gptkb:Douglas_A-26_Invader
gptkb:North_American_P-51_Mustang
gptkbp:compression_ratio 6.5:1
gptkbp:configuration 14-cylinder
double row
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:displacement 2800 cubic inches
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-3350
gptkb:R-2800_family
gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-2600
gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-4360
gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-1830
four-stroke
single-speed supercharger
gptkbp:engine_configuration radial
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1940
1939
gptkbp:fuel_type aviation gasoline
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pratt & Whitney R-2800
gptkbp:ignition_system dual ignition
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-1830
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1940
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft engine designs
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney
gptkbp:notable_feature reliability
high power output
ease of maintenance
versatility in applications
double-row design
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:18
gptkbp:operational_history gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:power_output 2000 to 2500 horsepower
gptkbp:produces over 100,000 units
gptkbp:production_years 1939 to 1960
1940 to 1960
gptkbp:propeller variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:propulsion 1.25 hp/lb
gptkbp:replaced_by turboprop engines
gptkbp:retired 1970s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-4360
gptkbp:type gptkb:radial_engine
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:F-16_Fighting_Falcon
gptkb:Boeing_707
gptkb:Grumman_F8_F_Bearcat
gptkb:Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt
gptkb:Vought_F4_U_Corsair
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Martin_B-26_Marauder
gptkb:Douglas_A-26_Invader
gptkb:Grumman_G-21_Goose
gptkb:General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon
gptkb:Douglas_A-1_Skyraider
gptkb:North_American_P-51_Mustang
gptkb:Northrop_F-5_Freedom_Fighter
gptkb:Lockheed_P-38_Lightning
gptkb:Lockheed_Constellation
gptkb:Airbus
gptkb:Boeing_307_Stratoliner
gptkb:Boeing_314_Clipper
gptkb:North_American_F-100_Super_Sabre
gptkb:Douglas_C-54_Skymaster
gptkb:Lockheed_P-2_Neptune
gptkb:Vickers_Wellington
gptkb:Boeing_377_Stratocruiser
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_F-15_Eagle
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkb:Douglas_DC-7
gptkb:Martin_PBM_Mariner
gptkb:Convair_B-36_Peacemaker
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_F-4_Phantom_II
gptkbp:valve_configuration pushrod actuated
pushrod-actuated valves
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,600 pounds
approximately 1,800 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:F6_F_Hellcat
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4