08/26/2024
in 1949, the US Navy ⚓ awards the R-4360-53 Wasp Major contract to Pratt & Whitney.
⚙️ The R-4360 is a 28-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine that produces a maximum of 3,500 hp and weighs approximately 3,500 pounds (1,575 kg).
🎇 Just imagine this engine coming in for a rush spark plug R&R!