Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major enigne cutaway - photo

[Altair]

Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major four-row radial enigne cutaway.

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Pratt & Whitney J58 turbojet engine - photo
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[mr mikey]

That must have been fun making sure the timing was correct for that rascal.

[TrickieDickie]

A very high maintenance engine. Its my understanding they actually machined the fins on the heads with slitting saws because it was not possible to cast fins that thin to create enough surface area to adequately cool that monster