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Rotary vs radial aircraft engines, the circular powerplants that changed early aviation

Part two of the Quest for Power series breaks down rotary and radial engines, why circular layouts solved cooling and reliability, and why they also came with nasty tradeoffs. From WWI rotaries to ...
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Wright Cyclone R-3350-57, 2-Row, Radial 18 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. Power rating: 1,641 kW (2,200 hp) at ...