World of Warbirds on MSN

From WWI rotaries to the R 4360 Wasp Major, the rise of the air cooled radial engine

From oil soaked World War I rotary engines to the massive 28 cylinder R 4360 Wasp Major, this episode traces the evolution of the air cooled radial. We break down how engineers balanced cooling, power ...
World of Warbirds on MSN

The Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major explained, the 28-cylinder engine that pushed piston power to the limit

The R-4360 Wasp Major was the peak of reciprocating aircraft engines, a 28-cylinder monster capable of 4,000 horsepower. In this breakdown, we trace how piston engines evolved from the Wright brothers ...
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Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830-43, Radial 14 Engine Cutaway

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Power rating: 820 kW (1,100 hp) at ...
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A piece of aircraft history -- Mike Nieman's Pratt & Whitney aircraft engine -- sits in St. Helena

To Mike Nieman, the smell of his large Pratt & Whitney “Wasp Major” radial aircraft engine running is “the smell of victory.” “That smell is of a working engine that made this country free,” said the ...
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Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830-92 Radial Engine

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Designed in 1930, the 14-cylinder, ...