Rolls-Royce Viper

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf turbojet engine
gptkbp:aircraft multiple aircraft types
gptkbp:application military aircraft
gptkbp:climate 1,000 °C
gptkbp:construction_cost significant
gptkbp:controls hydromechanical
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
air cooling
gptkbp:design gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Limited
gptkbp:design_feature lightweight construction
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Viper_601
gptkbp:diameter 3 ft 4 in
gptkbp:emissionsStandard low
gptkbp:engine inline
gptkbp:engineConfiguration single-spool
gptkbp:engineType 2
8
jet engine
starter motor
gptkbp:exhaustSystem straight
subsonic
gptkbp:facilities gptkb:Rolls-Royce_test_facilities
gptkbp:firstFlight 1956
gptkbp:fuel_capacity high
0.8 lb/hp/hr
gptkbp:fuelType annular
spark plug
kerosene
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneering turbojet technology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rolls-Royce Viper
gptkbp:influence subsequent jet engine designs
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Hawker_Siddeley_Buccaneer
gptkbp:legacy influenced future jet engine designs
gptkbp:length 12 ft 6 in
gptkbp:maintenance 1,000 hours
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Rolls-Royce
gptkbp:market_segment military aviation
gptkbp:noise_level moderate
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:British_Aerospace
gptkbp:operationalHistory 1956-1980s
gptkbp:patentCitation multiple patents filed
gptkbp:produces over 1,000 units
gptkbp:productionYears 1956-1980s
gptkbp:propulsion 2.5:1
3,000 lbf
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Avon
gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Viper_family
Brayton_cycle
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment extensive
gptkbp:retirementYear 1980s
gptkbp:reviews excellent
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Rolls-Royce_Spey
gptkbp:team Rolls-Royce_engineers
gptkbp:type turbojet
gptkbp:weight 1,200 lb