Wright R-4360 Wasp Major

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft engine
gptkbp:application military aircraft
passenger aircraft
cargo_aircraft
gptkbp:bore 5.5 in
gptkbp:compressionRatio 7.0:1
gptkbp:controls mechanical control
gptkbp:coolingSystem air-cooled
direct air cooling
gptkbp:cylinderCount 18
gptkbp:displacement 43.6 L
gptkbp:drivetrain 2 per cylinder
gptkbp:engine horizontally opposed
cradle_mount
gptkbp:engineConfiguration multi-row
gptkbp:engineType four-stroke engine
R-4360-1
R-4360-10
R-4360-2
R-4360-3
R-4360-4
R-4360-5
R-4360-6
R-4360-7
R-4360-8
R-4360-9
gptkbp:firstRace 1944
gptkbp:fuelType aviation gasoline
carbureted
dual ignition
gptkbp:hasArea extensive testing required
FAA_certified
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wright R-4360 Wasp Major
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress
gptkb:Douglas_C-124_Globemaster_II
Convair B-36 Peacemaker
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Wright_Aeronautical_Corporation
gptkbp:notable_feature durability
reliability
smooth operation
high power-to-weight ratio
gptkbp:performances periodic maintenance required
major overhaul every 1,500 hours
gptkbp:powerOutput 3,000 hp
gptkbp:productionYears 1944-1955
gptkbp:propulsion variable-pitch propeller
gptkbp:related_engine gptkb:Otto_cycle
gptkbp:setting supercharged
gptkbp:stroke 6.0 in
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wright_R-3350
gptkbp:type radial engine
gptkbp:weight 1,800 lb