Pratt & Whitney R-2800-59

Pratt & amp; Whitney R-2800-59
Double Wasp


Manufacturer: Pratt & amp; Whitney Aircraft Company
Manufactured by:
Made pcs: 125 334 (all versions together
Cylinder arrangement: 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: 2,400 horsepower at 2,800 rpm at take-off
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Sources:
http://collections.nasm.si.edu
http://en.wikipaedia.com
http://aviation-history.com
http://pw.utc.com
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