Wright J series

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Curtiss_JN-4_Jenny
gptkb:Wright_Model_B
gptkb:Boeing_40
gptkbp:application training aircraft
gptkbp:compressionRatio 5.5:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
gptkbp:cylinderCount 9 cylinders
gptkbp:design gptkb:Wright_brothers
gptkbp:displacement 1,200 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain overhead valves
gptkbp:engine approximately 30 inches
approximately 40 inches
commercial aviation
approximately 54 inches
influenced future aircraft designs
introduced several innovations
radial arrangement
widely used in early aviation
gptkbp:engineConfiguration horizontally opposed
produced in large numbers
gptkbp:engineType lightweight construction
reciprocating engine
multiple variants developed
gptkbp:firstFlight 1917
gptkbp:fuelType aviation gasoline
dual ignition
gptkbp:hasArea extensively tested before production
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wright J series
gptkbp:is_used_in military aircraft
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Wright_Aeronautical_Corporation
gptkbp:operationalHistory part of aviation history
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:performances smooth operation
high reliability
known for reliability
detailed specifications available
good performance at altitude
moderate maintenance requirements
gptkbp:powerOutput 450 horsepower
gptkbp:productionYears 1917-1920
gptkbp:propulsion fixed-pitch propeller
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wright_R-1300
gptkbp:type radial engine
gptkbp:weight approximately 600 pounds