2.9M views · 25K reactions | A cross section of the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp powering the F4U-4 Corsair airplane. This engine was built in 1939 and has 18 cylinders. It really is astonishing to see the progress airplane engines made between 1939 and 2023. | Update Aviation | Facebook

Lindo som do Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp do P-47D B4, isso só foi possível com a ajuda do pessoal da Helisul e do Musal juntos. Parabéns! #rockaircraft #instagramaviation #aviationphotograph #proaviation #aviationdaily #aviationphoto #airplane #photooftheday #pilotlife #planespotting #travelstagram #aviationlife #planepic #aviation #aviators #airliners #avgeek #planespotters #instaplan | Rockaircraft

18 cilindros, doble estrella, 46.000 cc y 2000 HP, su funcionamiento al detalle. | Aeropublicidad

🌟 Celebrating aviation history with the legendary Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine! 🌟 Known as the "Double Wasp," this engine changed the landscape of engineering in the 1940s, powering iconic aircraft like the F4U Corsair and P-47 Thunderbolt. With its 18-cylinder, air-cooled radial design, the R-2800 delivered unmatched performance and reliability. We explored the history of this engine type and how this engineering marvel helped shape the skies! | Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology