Rolls-Royce Kestrel V

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:application military aviation
gptkbp:bore 5.5 in
gptkbp:compressionRatio 6.5:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem liquid-cooled
water-cooled
gptkbp:cylinderCount 12
V-configuration
gptkbp:displacement 27.0 L
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valves
gptkbp:engine 3.5 ft
dual exhaust
2.5 ft
influenced future designs
low vibration
wet sump
2.0 ft
float-type
gptkbp:engineConfiguration gptkb:V-12
gptkbp:enginePower 450 horsepower
gptkbp:engineType piston engine
electric starter
gptkbp:firstRace 1920
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 0.5 lb/hp/hr
gptkbp:fuelType spark ignition
aviation gasoline
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rolls-Royce Kestrel V
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Royal_Air_Force_aircraft
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Limited
gptkbp:noise_level moderate noise
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Hawker_Fury
gptkb:Bristol_Bulldog
gptkb:Supermarine_S.6B
Gloster Gladiator
Avro 504K
gptkbp:performances 1000 hours
periodic inspections
high reliability
2000 rpm
gptkbp:powerOutput 450 hp
gptkbp:productionYears 1920-1935
gptkbp:setting V engine
gptkbp:stroke 6.0 in
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Kestrel_VI
gptkbp:torque 400 lb-ft
gptkbp:type gptkb:V-12_engine
gptkbp:updates various upgrades
gptkbp:weight 300 lb