Rolls-Royce Dart family

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:application regional aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:4
gptkbp:certification certified by CAA
gptkbp:combustor_type annular combustion chamber
gptkbp:compressor_type axial-flow
gptkbp:control_system hydromechanical
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
gptkbp:design_date post-World War II
gptkbp:development 1940s to 1960s
gptkbp:engine advanced aerodynamics
turboprop aircraft
ongoing research and development efforts
part of aviation history.
introduced new materials
influenced future turboprop designs
over 10,000 units produced
developed in the UK
supported by a global community of operators
gptkbp:engine_configuration twin-shaft
gptkbp:engine_materials aluminum alloys
gptkbp:engine_power high thermal efficiency
reliable performance in service
up to 14,000 rpm
gptkbp:engine_starting_method compressed air
gptkbp:engine_type compatible with various airframes
multiple thrust ratings available
gptkbp:exhaust_system single exhaust
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1949
gptkbp:fuel_capacity approximately 1,200 kg
approximately 12 ft
approximately 3 ft
gptkbp:fuel_type kerosene
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rolls-Royce Dart family
gptkbp:impact significant impact on regional aviation
gptkbp:is_tested_for Rolls-Royce test facilities in Derby
gptkbp:maintenance 1,500 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Limited
gptkbp:noise_level low noise
gptkbp:operational_use commercial aviation
gptkbp:power_range 1,200 to 2,000 shp
gptkbp:propulsion up to 2,000 lbf
gptkbp:replaced_by Rolls-Royce RB.211
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Tyne
gptkbp:type gptkb:turbofan_engine
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Vickers_Viscount
De Havilland Comet
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Dart_RDa.6
Dart RDa.7
Dart RDa.8
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,200 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Dart
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6