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The Wright R-975 Whirlwind was a series of nine-cylinder air-cooled radial aircraft engines built by the Wright Aeronautical division of Curtiss-Wright.These engines had a displacement of about 975 cu in (15.98 L) and power ratings of 300–450 hp (220–340 kW).
Of these, the R-975 proved the most popular, especially because of its use in armored fighting vehicles during World War II. During the mid-1930s, Wright also developed two fourteen-cylinder double-row versions of the Whirlwind, the R-1510 of 600 hp (450 kW), and the R-1670 of 800 hp (600 kW). These were used in a number of military aircraft ...
Wright Whirlwind R-975 E-3 engine The Fokker T.VIII was a twin-engined monoplane floatplane, featuring a three-part fuselage of oval cross-section and a mid-wing configuration. The first fuselage section consisted of a monocoque light alloy construction, while the centre section was all-wood and had incorporated the wing as well; the rear ...
With the approach of war, increasing orders for M4 Sherman tanks were causing supply issues with the 9-cylinder radial Wright R-975 Whirlwind engine used. The U.S. Army decided it needed to source additional engine suppliers, choosing a version of the Ford GAA cut down from twelve cylinders to eight for various vehicle applications.
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]
Wright R-975 Whirlwind (Unknown sub-type/HP) 1 NC16025 originally intended as demonstrator for China NA-22: NA-22: USAAC (rejected) Wright R-760ET 225 hp (168 kW) 1 Dangerously underpowered NA-23: NA-23 /BT-9B USAAC: Wright R-975-7 Whirlwind 400 hp (300 kW) 117 Unarmed. 1 modified as sole BT-9D as BT-14 prototype with new outer wings and other ...
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 F.K.56 was a low-wing monoplane powered by a 450 hp (336 kW) Wright Whirlwind R-975-E3 radial piston engine. [1] Designed as a basic trainer, the F.K.56 had two seats in tandem for the instructor and pupil under a fully enclosed canopy. [1]