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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:engine
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Wright_R-3350
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gptkbp:application
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gptkb:aircraft
Bombers
Airliners
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gptkbp:compression_ratio
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6.5:1
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gptkbp:controls
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Throttle control
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gptkbp:cooling_system
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Air-cooled
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gptkbp:displacement
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3,350 cubic inches
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gptkbp:engine
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gptkb:Double_Wasp
gptkb:18
gptkb:battle
Influenced future engine designs.
Nose-mounted
1,500 hours.
Generally reliable.
Good throttle response.
High performance at altitude.
Horizontally opposed
Requires cool down.
Requires manual priming.
Used in iconic aircraft.
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gptkbp:engine_type
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Piston engine
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gptkbp:first_flight
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1941
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity
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3.5 feet
4.5 feet
Variable based on load.
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gptkbp:fuel_type
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gptkb:Avgas
Carbureted
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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R-3350-32
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gptkbp:ignition_system
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Dual ignition
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gptkbp:maintenance
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Regular maintenance required.
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Wright_Aeronautical_Corporation
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gptkbp:market
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Parts available.
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gptkbp:noise_level
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Moderate vibration.
Relatively noisy.
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gptkbp:power_output
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2,200 to 3,000 horsepower
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gptkbp:production_years
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gptkb:1955
1941
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gptkbp:propulsion
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Variable-pitch propeller
1.22 hp/lb
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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Turboprop engines
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gptkbp:service_history
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Used in military and civilian aircraft.
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gptkbp:setting
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Air-cooled
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gptkbp:torque
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Wet sump
High torque output.
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gptkbp:type
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Radial Engine
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Lockheed_Constellation
gptkb:Douglas_DC-7
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gptkbp:variant
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gptkb:R-3350-34
R-3350-51
R-3350-23
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gptkbp:weight
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1,800 pounds
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