During World War II the radial engine was popular, and it was used in many fighter and bomber aircraft. Manufacturers in aviation used them because the engines deliver a ton of power for their size, ...
Bore and Stroke: 156 mm (6.125 in.) x 174 mm (6.875 in.) The Wright Cyclone series began in 1924 with a U.S. Navy contract for a nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engine having approximately the same ...