Wright R-1300 engine

GPTKB entity

Properties (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:application military aircraft
civil aircraft
gptkbp:bore 5.5 inches
gptkbp:compressionRatio 6.5:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
air-cooled radial
gptkbp:cylinderCount 14 cylinders
gptkbp:displacement 1,300 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain pushrod actuated
gptkbp:engine influenced future designs
radial layout
Wright_design
gptkbp:engineConfiguration limited production
horizontally opposed
gptkbp:engineType reciprocating engine
gptkbp:firstFlight 1930s
gptkbp:fuelType aviation gasoline
dual ignition
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wright R-1300 engine
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:C-46_Commando
B-17 Flying Fortress
B-24 Liberator
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Wright_Aeronautical_Corporation
gptkbp:notable_feature high power-to-weight ratio
reliable performance
robust design
gptkbp:operationalHistory historically significant engine
gptkbp:performances high reliability
moderate maintenance requirements
detailed specifications available.
high_altitude_performance
gptkbp:powerOutput 1,000 horsepower
gptkbp:productionYears 1930s to 1940s
gptkbp:propulsion variable pitch
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Wright_R-1600_engine
gptkb:Wright_R-1820_engine
gptkb:Wright_R-1200_engine
gptkb:Wright_R-1300_family
gptkbp:stroke 6.0 inches
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wright_R-1820_engine
gptkbp:type radial engine
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,200 pounds