Pratt & amp; Whitney R-2800-34W
Double Wasp
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Double Wasp
Manufacturer: | Pratt & amp; Whitney Aircraft Company |
Manufactured by: | |
Made in: | 125 334 (all versions together) |
Arrangement of cylinders: | Two-star eighteen-cylinder with reducer |
Cooling: | By air |
Cylinder bore: | 146 mm |
Stroke: | 152 mm |
Compression level: | |
Displacement: | 45,957 dm3 |
Fuel mixture preparation: | Stromberg carburetor |
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: | 2,100 horsepower at 2,800 rpm on takeoff |
Note: | Water and alcohol injection |
Sources:
http://collections.nasm.si.edu
http://en.wikipaedia.com
http://aviation-history.com
http://pw.utc.com