With a particular emphasis on the design. development. and evolution of American radial aircraft engines. this book chronicles the progression of US military aircraft from pre-World War II through the transition to the jet engine.

Included are powerplants produced by Pratt Whitney. Curtiss-Wright. Continental. Lycoming. and Jacobs that powered a wide range of aircraft. Aircraft coverage includes trainers. such as the Vultee B-13 Valiant and North American’s T-6 Texan as well as full-on warbirds. such as the Boeing B-29 Superfortress; the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt; Grumman’s Wildcat. Hellcat. and Bearcat series. the North American B-25 Mitchell. the Vought F4U Corsair. the Consolidated B-24 Liberator; and a host of others.

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