Pratt & Whitney Wasp series
Pratt & Whitney Wasp series
| 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 Wasp was the civilian name of a family of air-cooled radial piston engines developed in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.[1]
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 | |
|---|---|
| R-2800 Double Wasp as fitted to an F4U Corsair | |
| Type | Radial engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Pratt & Whitney |
Wasp series
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
Related development
Comparable engines
Wright Cyclone series
Related lists
List of aircraft engines