Rolls-Royce RB.162

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turbojet engine
gptkbp:application military aircraft
gptkbp:controls hydromechanical control
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.108
gptkbp:diameter 3 ft 4 in
gptkbp:engine 1
influential in jet engine design.
British_design
gptkbp:engineConfiguration twin-spool
produced in large numbers
gptkbp:engineType axial compressor
single-stage turbine
several variants
gptkbp:exhaustSystem variable geometry
gptkbp:firstFlight 1958
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 0.85 lb/lbf/hr
gptkbp:fuelType kerosene
annular combustion chamber
gptkbp:hasArea extensive testing
civil and military certification
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rolls-Royce RB.162
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Hawker_Siddeley_Harrier
gptkbp:length 12 ft 6 in
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rolls-Royce
gptkbp:maximum_speed Mach_0.9
gptkbp:noise_level low noise
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:United_States_Marine_Corps
gptkbp:performances high reliability
good performance
moderate maintenance
gptkbp:propulsion 4.17
5,000 lbf
gptkbp:related_engine Brayton_cycle
gptkbp:retirementYear 1980s
gptkbp:serviceType 1960
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.199
gptkbp:type afterburning turbojet
gptkbp:updates upgraded versions available
gptkbp:weight 1,200 lb