The Wright R-3350 is a classic case in point. Though it was larger, more powerful, and more capable than a Merlin, or even the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp, the Duplex-Cyclone, as it was ...

The Wright R-3350 engine played a pivotal role in America’s bomber fleet during and after World War II, becoming synonymous with the strategic power of America’s air force. This radial engine ...

Bore and Stroke: 156 mm (6.125 in.) x 160 mm (6.3125 in.) The Wright R-3350 was a critical development for the success of the Boeing B-29, its major airframe application. Early versions of the R-3350 ...