Wright R-3350 engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:jet_engine
gptkbp:compression_ratio 7.5:1
gptkbp:configuration 18-cylinder
gptkbp:cooling_system air-cooled
cylinder head cooling
gptkbp:displacement 3350 cubic inches
gptkbp:engine two-speed supercharger
used in many historic aircraft.
gptkbp:engine_configuration horizontally opposed
gptkbp:engine_displacement 54.9 liters
gptkbp:engine_oil_system wet sump
gptkbp:engine_power generally reliable
good high-altitude performance
gptkbp:engine_starting_system electric starter
gptkbp:exhaust_system exhaust stacks
gptkbp:first_flight 1941
gptkbp:fuel_capacity approximately 5.5 feet
approximately 4.5 feet
gptkbp:fuel_type aviation gasoline
carbureted
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wright R-3350 engine
gptkbp:ignition_system dual ignition system
gptkbp:maintenance periodic overhauls required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Wright_Aeronautical_Corporation
gptkbp:noise_level high noise output
significant vibration during operation
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:US_Army_Air_Forces
gptkb:Royal_Air_Force
gptkb:Trans_World_Airlines
gptkb:United_Airlines
gptkb:Pan_American_World_Airways
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:military_aircraft
gptkbp:power_output 2000 to 3000 horsepower
gptkbp:produces over 30,000 units
gptkbp:production_years 1941 to 1955
gptkbp:propeller variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:replaced_by turboprop engines
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wright_R-4360_engine
gptkbp:torque up to 2,500 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning adjustable fuel mixture
gptkbp:type gptkb:radial_engine
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:B-29_Superfortress
gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Lockheed_Constellation
gptkb:Douglas_DC-7
gptkbp:valve_configuration double overhead camshaft
gptkbp:variant gptkb:R-3350-26
gptkb:R-3350-32
R-3350-51
R-3350-23
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,800 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wright_Aeronautical_Corporation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6