Rolls-Royce RB.163

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf jet engine
gptkbp:airlines 60 lb/s
gptkbp:application military aircraft
gptkbp:built gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:controls hydraulic control system
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
direct air cooling
gptkbp:developer 5 years
gptkbp:diameter 3 ft 4 in
gptkbp:displacement significant in military aviation.
gptkbp:engine aluminum alloy
modular design
rear-mounted
influenced future designs
2,000 hours
early jet technology
roller bearings
gptkbp:engineConfiguration single_spool
gptkbp:engineType electric starter
axial compressor
single-stage turbine
gptkbp:firstRace 1958
gptkbp:fuel_capacity moderate
gptkbp:fuelType kerosene
annular combustion chamber
gptkbp:future_plans flight testing
ground testing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rolls-Royce RB.163
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Hawker_Siddeley_Harrier
gptkbp:length 12 ft 6 in
gptkbp:maintenance 500 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rolls-Royce
gptkbp:noise_level high
gptkbp:notable_feature RB.163-1
RB.163-2
RB.163-3
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:vertical_takeoff_and_landing_(VTOL)_aircraft
gptkbp:performances high thrust-to-weight ratio
gptkbp:produces over 1,000
gptkbp:productionYears 1960
1970
gptkbp:propulsion 22,000 lbf
18.3:1
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.162
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.168
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.162
gptkbp:type turbojet engine
gptkbp:weight 1,200 lb