Rolls-Royce Viper

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:turbofan_engine
gptkbp:application gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:certification gptkb:civil_aviation
gptkbp:combustor_type annular
annular combustion chamber
gptkbp:compressor_type axial
gptkbp:control_system hydromechanical
hydraulic control
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
intercooler used
gptkbp:country_of_origin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:design_date 1948
post-World War II
gptkbp:diameter 3 ft 4 in
0.76 m
gptkbp:emissions_standard ICAO Chapter 3
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.162
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.168
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Spey
modular
Brayton cycle
over 1,000 units
every 1,000 hours
air-start
afterburner option
influenced future turbojet designs
Rolls-Royce RB.153
military trainers, light attack aircraft
gptkbp:engine_configuration turbojet
inline
compact and lightweight
single-spool
Viper 601
gptkbp:engine_power gptkb:1980s
high thrust-to-weight ratio
2,000 hours
proven in service
gptkbp:engine_production_year 1951
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:turbofan_engine
Viper 632
Viper 601, Viper 632, Viper 633
gptkbp:first_flight 1950
1951
gptkbp:fuel_economy moderate
0.8 kg/k N/h
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:Jet_A-1
kerosene
gptkbp:history derived from the Rolls-Royce Derwent
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rolls-Royce Viper
gptkbp:ignition_system gptkb:spark_plug
gptkbp:is_tested_for dynamic test
mechanical test
static test
flight test
performance test
ground test
endurance test
functional test
final test
acceptance test
certification test
component test
operational test
qualification test
reliability test
safety test
system test
vibration test
acoustic test
Rolls-Royce Bristol
conducted at Rolls-Royce Derby
acceptance verification test
environmental test
integration test
load test
performance verification test
qualification verification test
subsystem test
thermal test
gptkbp:length 3.4 m
12 ft 6 in
gptkbp:maintenance 500 hours
200 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rolls-Royce
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 0.9
gptkbp:noise_level high
85 d B
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkbp:number_of_stages 8
gptkbp:operational_history used in various aircraft
gptkbp:operational_range 1,000 km
gptkbp:operational_use 1960s
gptkbp:propulsion 11:1
7.5:1
not equipped
3,000 lbf
5000 lbf
0.25 k W/kg
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:Folland_Gnat
gptkbp:service 3000 hours
gptkbp:service_ceiling 12,000 m
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Rolls-Royce_RB.162
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Adour
gptkbp:turbine_type single-stage
single spool
gptkbp:type turbojet
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Hawker_Siddeley_Harrier
gptkbp:variant Viper 601
Viper 602
Viper 603
Viper 604
gptkbp:weight 400 kg
450 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saab_105
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5