Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:jet_engine
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| gptkbp:application |
gptkb:motorcycles
gptkb:aircraft gptkb:automobile marine propulsion |
| gptkbp:benefits |
fuel efficiency
emissions engine noise fewer moving parts |
| gptkbp:characteristic |
compact size
smooth operation high power-to-weight ratio |
| gptkbp:compression_ratio |
varies by design
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| gptkbp:cooling_system |
air-cooled or liquid-cooled
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
enthusiast communities
featured in automotive culture |
| gptkbp:displacement |
varies
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
higher emissions than conventional engines
less fuel efficient than piston engines |
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
gptkb:1957
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| gptkbp:fuel_type |
gptkb:gasoline
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
used in Le Mans racing
used in the Mazda 787 B used in the NSU Ro 80 |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Rotary Engine
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| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:Felix_Wankel
US Patent 2,988,123 |
| gptkbp:involved_technology |
gptkb:internal_combustion_engine
gptkb:electric_vehicles reciprocating engine hybrid engine |
| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires special tools
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
lightweight construction
low vibration rotary design high RPM capability |
| gptkbp:performance |
power delivery
high RPM performance torque characteristics |
| gptkbp:power_output |
varies by design
|
| gptkbp:project |
advancements in materials
improvements in emissions control research into alternative fuels |
| gptkbp:rotor_movement |
eccentric motion
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| gptkbp:rotor_shape |
triangular
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| gptkbp:type |
Wankel Engine
|
| gptkbp:used_in |
gptkb:Mazda3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:internal_combustion_engine
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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