Pratt & Whitney R-4360-78

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:application gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:compression_ratio 6.5:1
gptkbp:control_system mechanical control
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
direct air cooling
gptkbp:displacement 4360 cubic inches
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-4000
four-stroke cycle
important in aviation history
gptkbp:engine_altitude_performance good altitude performance
gptkbp:engine_configuration horizontally opposed
conventional design
nose-mounted
radial layout
gptkbp:engine_design_purpose military and commercial use
gptkbp:engine_power high performance
high reliability
long lifespan
good efficiency
gptkbp:engine_torque-to-weight_ratio high torque-to-weight ratio
gptkbp:engine_type piston engine
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1944
gptkbp:fuel_economy moderate fuel consumption
gptkbp:fuel_type aviation gasoline
carbureted
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pratt & Whitney R-4360-78
gptkbp:ignition_system dual ignition
gptkbp:maintenance moderate maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney
gptkbp:noise_level low vibration
moderate noise
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Lockheed_Constellation
gptkb:Martin_Mars
gptkb:Boeing_Stratocruiser
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:28
four-row
gptkbp:power_output 3000 horsepower
gptkbp:production_years 1944-1955
gptkbp:propeller variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:propulsion high power-to-weight ratio
high thrust
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-2800
gptkbp:torque high torque
gptkbp:type gptkb:radial_engine
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Douglas_DC-7
gptkb:Convair_B-36_Peacemaker
gptkbp:valve_configuration overhead valves
gptkbp:weight 1,800 pounds