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McCutcheon, Kimble D., Wright J-5 "Whirlwind" (PDF). A detailed technical article on the Whirlwind's history and development up to the J-5, from the Aircraft Engine Historical Society. "The Wright J-5 'Whirlwind': An American Engine Which Has Made History", Flight, vol. XIX, no. 24, pp. 390– 392, June 16, 1927. A contemporary technical ...
Wright's J-1 was the first engine in its nine-cylinder R-790 Whirlwind series and was quickly followed by the J-3, J-4, J-4A, J-4B, and finally the popular and successful J-5 of 1925. In 1928, Wright replaced the R-790 series with the J-6 Whirlwind family, in which a supercharger was added to boost engine power and the cylinders were enlarged ...
The Wright R-540 Whirlwind was a series of five-cylinder air-cooled radial aircraft engines built by the Wright Aeronautical division of Curtiss-Wright. These engines had a displacement of 540 in³ (8.85 L) and power ratings of around 165-175 hp (123-130 kW).
Five-seat cabin monoplane, accommodation for one pilot and four passengers, powered by a 225 hp (168 kW) Wright J-5, J-5A, J-5AB or J-5C Whirlwind radial piston engine. Vega 2 Five-seat cabin monoplane, powered by a 300 hp (220 kW) Wright J-6 Whirlwind radial piston engine. Vega 2A
Wright R-975 Whirlwind; Wright R-1300 Cyclone 7; Wright R-1820 Cyclone; Wright R-2600 Twin Cyclone; Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone; Wright R-4090 Cyclone 22; T. Wright ...
The design shared similar parts, including fuselage and engine, as a high-wing trainer fighter plane PWS-11, developed at the same time. [1] The main difference was the addition of a lower wing. It was powered by a nose-mounted Skoda-built version of the Wright J-5 Whirlwind radial engine. Two prototypes and an airframe for static tests were ...
Wright Aeronautical (1919–1929) was an American aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Paterson, New Jersey. [1] It was the successor corporation to Wright-Martin. [1] It built aircraft and was a supplier of aircraft engines to other builders in the golden age of aviation. [1]
The principal difference between the LC-B subtypes was the engine fitted. The earliest models were mostly fitted with 200–220 hp (150–160 kW) Wright J-4/5 Whirlwinds, [1] though Curtiss radial engines could also be used. [2] By 1930, most had either the Wright J-5 300 hp (220 kW) or the Wright J-6. [1]