When learning about the design of a machine or mechanism, reading and watching videos is certainly effective, but it’s hard to beat hands-on experimentation. In the video after the break, [Brick ...

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, ...

One of the many challenges facing engine designers is the need to increase power output while simultaneously retaining or improving efficiency. Although a four-cylinder engine is still an engineering ...

Click to open image viewer. Power rating: 2,237 kW (3,000 hp) at 2,700 rpm Displacement: 71.5 L (4,360 cu. in.) Bore and Stroke: 146 mm (5.8 in.) x 152 mm (6 in.) The R-4360 was Pratt & Whitney's last ...

Click to open image viewer. Power rating: 2,088 kW (2,800 hp) at 2,700 rpm Dispacement: 71.5 L (4,360 cu in.) Bore and Stroke: 146 mm (5.8 in.) x 152 mm (6.0 in.) The Wasp Major was Pratt & Whitney’s ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

While the bright yellow fuselage has been restored, it’s the front section of the biplane that’s unique. A turboprop engine has replaced a radial piston engine. It’s the work of Turbines Inc., which ...