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 ...
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 ...
CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Howard Harrop Sargent, Jr. (1911--1986) was a test pilot who was the first person to fly an aircraft powered by the Pratt & Whitney Wasp Major ...
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: 2,088 kW (2,800 hp) at ...
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