The Pratt and Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp was a powerhouse of aviation during World War II, and its legacy still resonates today. This remarkable engine, designed for durability and versatility ...

Certificated in 1933, the Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830 was a two-row radial that delivered up to 1,007 kW (1,350 shp), and opened a market unreachable for single-row engines. Beginning in 1936, ...

Object Details Manufacturer Pratt & Whitney Physical Description Type: Reciprocating, 28 cylinders, radial, air cooled, four rows Power rating: 2,424 kW (3,250 hp) at 2,700 rpm Displacement: 71.5 L (4 ...

Not only that, but it was nearly the fastest transport plane at the time. Those Pratt & Whitney radial engines gave the 12-A a cruising speed of 213 mph, but it was capable of a maximum of 225 mph.

To mark the centenary of Pratt & Whitney, FlightGlobal has partnered with RTX to produce a souvenir special looking at the legacy and future of one of the industry's most powerful and ...

North America's largest aerospace union has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to represent workers at a Pratt & Whitney engine repair shop in West Virginia, as organizers ...

Some of the fastest fighter jets used by the United States military are the F-15 Eagle, F-22 Raptor, F-18 Super Hornet, F-35 Lightning II, and the F-16 Falcon.