The Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp powered some of America's most iconic WWII fighters ✈️ This 18-cylinder radial engine was the first air-cooled engine to produce 2,000 horsepower, powering legendary WWII fighters like the F4U Corsair, F6F Hellcat, and P-47 Thunderbolt. Over 125,000 were built between 1939-1960, and remarkably, some of these engines are still flying today; 88 years after their first introduction. At our Broomfield campus, our AMT students are able explore how an R-2800 engi

How do you like this R2800 2000HP Radial Engine on the C-46. #radial #aviation #c46 #alaska #flying #vintage #pratt | Deon Mitton Aviation Photography

We love seeing engines work. This is the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp 46L Engine! #naaedu #wingmenwanted #prattandwhitney #engine #aviation #aviationengine #aircraft #aircraftengine #aviationgeek | National Aviation Academy

🌟 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