Wright R-1600 series

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:application B-24 Liberator
gptkbp:built over 10,000
gptkbp:compressionRatio 6.5:1
gptkbp:controls mechanical throttle
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
direct air cooling
gptkbp:displacement 1,600 cubic inches
gptkbp:drivetrain pushrod actuated
gptkbp:engine bomber aircraft
military transport aircraft
utility aircraft
transport aircraft
trainer aircraft
reconnaissance aircraft
horizontally opposed
seaplane
moderate vibration
passenger aircraft
cargo_aircraft
cradle_mount
gptkbp:engineConfiguration radial
gptkbp:exhaustSystem exhaust stacks
gptkbp:firstFlight 1940
gptkbp:fuelType aviation gasoline
carbureted
dual ignition
gptkbp:hasArea extensive ground testing
FAA_certified
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wright R-1600 series
gptkbp:is_used_in military aircraft
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Wright_Aeronautical_Corporation
gptkbp:noise_level loud operation
gptkbp:notable_feature R-1600-1
R-1600-3
R-1600-5
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:performances high reliability
every 1,000 hours
approximately 1,500 hours
moderate complexity
gptkbp:powerOutput 1,600 horsepower
gptkbp:productionYears 1940-1945
gptkbp:propulsion variable pitch
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Wright_R-1300
gptkb:Wright_R-1820
gptkbp:setting 14-cylinder
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wright_R-1820
gptkbp:type radial engine
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,200 pounds