Pratt & Whitney R-4360-35 Wasp Major, 4-Row, Radial 28 Engine | National Air and Space Museum

28 cylindres, 4 rangées, 71 L de cylindrée : le R-4360 Wasp Major, c’est l’apex du radial. Un moteur qui respire l’hyperbole mécanique.
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#Innovation #AerospaceEngineering #RadialEngines #MegawattVintage

7 March 1932 – maiden flight of Junkers Ju 52/3m — On 7th March 1932, the new version of Junkers Ju 52 transport aircraft, powered by three BMW 132 radial engines, made its first flight.

93 years ago, on 7th March 1932, the new version of #Junkers #Ju52, powered by three BMW 132 #radialengines, made its #firstflight. That is a good opportunity to recall the history of creation and development of this transport #aircraft.