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 ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN
Rolls-Royce’s new hybrid aircraft engine aims to reduce aviation emissions by 30%
The aviation industry is looking to take a cue from the recent success of ...
How chevrons worked with the setting and technologies of the 2000s, but haven't worked since and might not work in the future.
Airbus, like its competitor Boeing, is responsible for producing thousands of aircraft for hundreds of different companies and countries around the world. It's a huge company with a wide repertoire of ...
For most people, diesel engines equate to either pickup trucks or semis traversing freeways. However, what many of us do not know is that diesel engines can be used in aircraft, too. You would not ...
Rolls-Royce and SINTEF are developing a hybrid aircraft engine. However, the path to this is still long. In part, fundamental research must first be carried out ...
Durability issues with Pratt & Whitney’s PW1000G (GTF) engine have been a focal point of market analysis in recent years. Now, with the curtain closed on 2025, Flight Friday takes the opportunity to ...
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