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Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
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The Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp, an American 18-cylinder, twin-row, air-cooled radial aircraft engine, boasts a displacement of 2,800 cu in (46 L) and belongs to the enduring Wasp family of engines.
Throughout and post World War II, the R-2800 was extensively utilized in several crucial American aircraft. Throughout the conflict, Pratt & Whitney persistently innovated to enhance the engine, incorporating features like water injection for takeoff in cargo and passenger aircraft and providing emergency power during combat. They powered thew P-47
https://planehistoria.com/republic-p-47-thunderbolt/
and
https://planehistoria.com/grumman-f6f-hellcat/
just to name two.
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