Vickers diesel engines

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf diesel engine
gptkbp:application fishing boats
commercial shipping
naval vessels
yachts
heavy machinery
power generation
offshore platforms
tugboats
locomotive propulsion
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:MAN_Diesel_&_Turbo
gptkb:Cummins
gptkb:Caterpillar
Wärtsilä
gptkbp:compressionRatio varies by model
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
gptkbp:customerBase global customer base
gptkbp:cylinderCount varies by model
gptkbp:developer developed_in_the_UK
gptkbp:dimensions varies by model
gptkbp:emissionsStandard varies by model
gptkbp:energyEfficiency varies by model
gptkbp:engine aluminum alloy
cast iron
available in some models
low vibration
gptkbp:environmentalImpact efforts to reduce emissions
gptkbp:fuelType diesel
gptkbp:historicalSignificance used in commercial shipping since the 20th century
used_in_WWII_vessels
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vickers diesel engines
gptkbp:innovation continuous innovation in design
gptkbp:isMarketedAs strong aftermarket support
gptkbp:legacy part_of_Vickers_Limited's_legacy_in_engineering.
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance needed
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Vickers_Limited
gptkbp:noise_level moderate noise level
gptkbp:notableModels Vickers 2-stroke engine
Vickers 4-stroke engine
gptkbp:partOf widely available
gptkbp:powerOutput varies by model
gptkbp:propulsion varies by model
gptkbp:reliability known for reliability
gptkbp:services long service life
gptkbp:setting inline or V-type
gptkbp:torque high torque output
gptkbp:type internal combustion engine
gptkbp:usedIn industrial applications
marine applications
gptkbp:weight varies by model