R-2800

Pratt & Whitney's Dependable Masterpiece

• Author(s): Graham White,
• Publisher: SAE International
• Pages: 752
• ISBN_10: 0768065119
  ISBN_13: 9780768065114
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Technology & Engineering / Aeronautics & Astronautics , Transportation / Aviation / History ,

Description:... This book chronicles the development, production, and application of what was arguably the finest aircraft piston engine ever produced - the Pratt & Whitney R-2800. It powered many of the significant fighters and medium bombers of the conflict, and went on to power many other military and commercial aircraft.