The legendary Vought F4U Corsair delivers one of the most unforgettable sounds in aviation. Powered by the massive Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine, this WWII carrier-based fighter was ...

Click to open image viewer. Designed in 1930, the 14-cylinder, 597 kW (800 hp) Twin Wasp engine was first used in the Martin 130 China Clipper that inaugurated trans-Pacific commercial operations in ...

In 1925, the Wasp was a leap forward in aircraft power, reliability, and performance – one that rocketed the trajectory of aviation technology into the post-war era. Its nine-cylinder, air-cooled ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Power rating: 820 kW (1,100 hp) at ...