Rolls-Royce Merlin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:bore 5.4 in
gptkbp:compression_ratio 6.5:1
gptkbp:cooling_system liquid-cooled
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and media
symbol of British engineering excellence
gptkbp:cylinder_count gptkb:12
gptkbp:displacement 27 liters
gptkbp:engine two-stage supercharger
gptkbp:engine_configuration gptkb:V12
gptkbp:engine_power_to_weight_ratio 1.03 hp/lb
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1935
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 3.5 ft
2.5 ft
gptkbp:fuel_type aviation gasoline
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal in WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rolls-Royce Merlin
gptkbp:ignition_system spark ignition
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aircraft engines
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Limited
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:Interpol
high-altitude performance
two-stage supercharger
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:World_War_II_aircraft
gptkb:Allied_bombers
British fighter aircraft
gptkbp:power_output 1,030 hp
gptkbp:production_years 1935-1950
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Dart
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Tyne
gptkbp:stroke 6.0 in
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Griffon
gptkbp:type gptkb:V8_engine
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkbp:valve_configuration overhead valve
gptkbp:variant gptkb:Merlin_61
Merlin 70
Merlin 63
gptkbp:weight around 1,000 lbs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire
gptkb:Hawker_Hurricane
gptkb:De_Havilland_Mosquito
gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:North_American_P-51_Mustang
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Meteor_V12
gptkb:bomber
gptkb:Avro_Lancaster
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4