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When the 1952 Hudson Wasp bridged performance and economy

The 1952 Hudson Wasp arrived at a moment when American buyers were being pulled in two directions, toward big-engine bravado ...
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Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830-92 Radial Engine

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Designed in 1930, the 14-cylinder, ...
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Pratt & Whitney at 100: Power generations – engines that shaped aviation

In 1925, the Wasp was a leap forward in aircraft power, reliability, and performance – one that rocketed the trajectory of aviation technology into the post-war era. Its nine-cylinder, air-cooled ...
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Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830-43, Radial 14 Engine Cutaway

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Power rating: 820 kW (1,100 hp) at ...