So, what are the drawbacks of the radial engine, and why do most aircraft no longer use them to fly? Read more: The 10 Most ...

In the video after the break, [Brick Technology] uses LEGO to gain some practical insight into the world of piston engine design, from single-cylinder all the way up to radial twelve-cylinder engines.

[Ian Jimmerson] has constructed a detailed model of a radial engine out of wood and MDF for an undisclosed reason. Rather than just delivering the wooden engine to wherever wood engines go ...

COMPARISON by the author shows that the cost of aeronautic powerplants per horsepower is materially lower than that of ship powerplants, and that airplane reliability compares well with the safety of ...

The radial engine has been described as a starfish doing ... because you can put a bunch of cylinders right at the nose of a plane and the air cools them all equally. In cars, it’s less useful ...

It was an airplane engine that was very useful for this airplane before the rotary engines came out. The radial air-cooled engine worked pretty well in its day. Back in 1909-1910, these airplanes ...

The French company has developed a radial tire that weighs 10-20% less than comparable models, depending on the aircraft, and lasts up to 20% longer, as measured in landings per tread (LPT).