Wright R-1820-97

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:engine
gptkbp:application gptkb:aircraft
bombers
military trainers
gptkbp:compression_ratio 6.5:1
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
air-cooled design
gptkbp:diameter 40 inches
gptkbp:displacement 1820 cubic inches
gptkbp:engine gptkb:Wright_R-1820_family
horizontally opposed
good performance at altitude
used in various aircraft types
influenced future aircraft engine designs
single-row radial
over 100,000 units produced
important in aviation history.
powerful for its size
maximum RPM of 2800
Wright design
known for reliability in service
good fuel efficiency for its time
notable design features for performance
varied by model and application
widely used in World War II
gptkbp:engine_type piston engine
multiple variants developed for different applications
gptkbp:fuel_type aviation gasoline
carbureted
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wright R-1820-97
gptkbp:ignition_system dual ignition
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensively tested before production
gptkbp:length 45 inches
gptkbp:maintenance relatively easy maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Wright_Aeronautical_Corporation
gptkbp:noise_level moderate vibration
notable noise level
gptkbp:original_run 1931
gptkbp:power_output 1200 horsepower
gptkbp:production_years 1931 to 1950s
gptkbp:propulsion variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:service_history used in military and civilian aircraft
gptkbp:setting 9-cylinder
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wright_R-3350
gptkbp:torque high torque output
gptkbp:type gptkb:engine
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Douglas_DC-3
gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:variant gptkb:R-1820-51
R-1820-63
R-1820-76
gptkbp:weight 600 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Boeing_B-17_E
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5