Rolls-Royce Merlin 55 V-12 engine
GPTKB entity
Statements (21)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
piston engine
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gptkbp:bore |
5.4 in (137 mm)
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gptkbp:compressionRatio |
6.0:1
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gptkbp:configuration |
V-12
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gptkbp:coolingSystem |
liquid-cooled
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gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:displacement |
27 litres
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gptkbp:engineType |
liquid-cooled V-12 piston engine
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gptkbp:firstFlight |
1942
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gptkbp:fuelType |
aviation gasoline
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rolls-Royce Merlin 55 V-12 engine
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gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Limited
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gptkbp:notableFor |
use in World War II fighter aircraft
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gptkbp:powerOutput |
approximately 1,455 hp
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gptkbp:stroke |
6.0 in (152 mm)
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gptkbp:supercharger |
single-stage, two-speed
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gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_XVI
gptkb:Supermarine_Spitfire_Mk_IX |
gptkbp:valvetrain |
single overhead camshaft per bank
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Seafire_F_Mk_III
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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