Pratt & Whitney R-2800-32
Double Wasp
Sources:
http://collections.nasm.si.edu
http://en.wikipaedia.com
http://aviation-history.com
http://pw.utc.com
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Double Wasp
Manufacturer: | Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company |
Manufactured by: | |
Units produced: | 125,334 (all versions combined) |
Cylinder layout: | Two-cylinder 18-cylinder with reducer |
Cooling: | Air |
Cylinder bore: | 146 mm |
Stroke: | 152 mm |
Compression ratio: | |
Displacement: | 45,957 dm3 |
Fuel mixture preparation: | Stromberg carburettor |
Valves: | OHV, one intake and one exhaust valve for each engine cylinder |
Fuel: | 100 / 130 octane |
Supercharging: | Two-stage centrifugal mechanical compressor |
Length: | 2 068 mm |
Diameter: | 1 341 mm |
Weight: | 1 068 kg |
Power: | 2 000 hp at 2 800 rpm at take-off |
Note: |
Sources:
http://collections.nasm.si.edu
http://en.wikipaedia.com
http://aviation-history.com
http://pw.utc.com
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