Pratt & Whitney R-985

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Douglas_DC-3
gptkb:Piper_J-3_Cub
gptkb:Fairchild_24
Beechcraft Model 18
gptkbp:application general aviation
floatplane
military training aircraft
cargo_aircraft
bush_plane
gptkbp:compressionRatio 6.5:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:displacement 985 cubic inches
gptkbp:engine conventional design
radial layout
gptkbp:engineConfiguration horizontally opposed
gptkbp:engineType lightweight construction
smooth operation
high power-to-weight ratio
easy maintenance
reciprocating engine
robust design
versatile applications
low vibration
proven track record
good fuel efficiency
good altitude performance
widely used in aviation
gptkbp:firstFlight 1939
gptkbp:fuelType aviation gasoline
dual ignition
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pratt & Whitney R-985
gptkbp:is_used_in military aircraft
civil aircraft
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney
gptkbp:performances high reliability
gptkbp:powerOutput 450 horsepower
gptkbp:produces over 10,000
gptkbp:productionYears 1939-1950
gptkbp:propulsion variable pitch
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:R-800_series
pushrod actuated
R-985 series
gptkbp:setting 9-cylinder
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-1340
gptkbp:type radial engine
gptkbp:weight 350 pounds