The Pratt & Whitney Wasp was the civilian name of a family of air-cooled radial piston engines developed in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.[1]
| Wasp series | |
|---|---|
| |
| R-2800 Double Wasp as fitted to an F4U Corsair | |
| Type | Radial engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Pratt & Whitney |
The Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company (P&W) was founded in 1925 by Frederick B. Rentschler, who had previously been the President of Wright Aeronautical. He brought with him some of Wright's best designers and the new team quickly came up with their first design, the R-1340 Wasp.
Wasp series edit
- Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp
- Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior
- Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp
- Pratt & Whitney R-1535 Twin Wasp Junior
- Pratt & Whitney R-2000 Twin Wasp
- Pratt & Whitney R-2180-E Twin Wasp E
- Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp
- Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major
Note: the designations refer to the engine configurations as follows: "R" = Radial, followed by the approximate displacement in cubic inches.
See also edit
Related development
Comparable engines
Related lists
References edit
Notes edit
- ^ Gunston 1989, p.114.
Bibliography edit
- Gunston, Bill (1989). World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Phoenix Mill, Gloucestershire, England, UK: Sutton Publishing Limited. ISBN 1-85260-163-9.