R-2800 Double Wasp

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:engine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:H-1_radial_engine
gptkb:P&_WR-2000-7_Twin_Wasp
gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-series
gptkb:R-2600_Cyclone
gptkbp:compression_ratio 6.5:1
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:displacement 2800 cubic inches
46 liters
gptkbp:emissions_standard exhaust stacks
gptkbp:engine gptkb:R-1830_Twin_Wasp
gptkb:R-2600_Cyclone
high reliability
horizontally opposed
front-mounted
up to 3,000 RPM
used in many historic aircraft
gptkbp:engine_type reciprocating engine
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3.5 feet
4.5 feet
0.5 to 0.6 lb/hp/hr
gptkbp:fuel_type aviation gasoline
carbureted
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label R-2800 Double Wasp
gptkbp:ignition_system dual ignition
gptkbp:maintenance moderate complexity
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney
gptkbp:noise_level loud operation
moderate vibration
gptkbp:original_run 1939
gptkbp:power_output 2000 to 2800 horsepower
gptkbp:produced_by over 100,000 units
gptkbp:production_years 1939 to 1960
gptkbp:propulsion variable-pitch
gptkbp:setting 14-cylinder
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Pratt_&_Whitney_R-4360_Wasp_Major
gptkbp:torque up to 2,500 lb-ft
gptkbp:type air-cooled
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Grumman_F8_F_Bearcat
gptkb:Lockheed_Constellation
gptkb:Douglas_DC-7
gptkbp:utilizes military and civilian aircraft
gptkbp:valve_configuration pushrod actuated
gptkbp:variant gptkb:R-2800-57
gptkb:R-2800-83
gptkb:R-2800-8
gptkb:R-2800-94
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,600 pounds