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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