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Powerplants

The march of aviation progress is tied to advances in propulsion technology. Engineers from the Wright Brothers forward have sought the ideal powerplant for their designs. Over time, aviation engines have been developed to generate more power, offer better durability, and at greater efficiencies.
Gnome Rotary

Le Rhône Rotary Aircraft Engine

Curtiss OX-5

Curtiss OX-5 Engine

Guiberson Diesel Engine - front view

Guiberson Diesel A-1020 Engine

Galloway Atlantic

Galloway Atlantic Aircraft Engine

Fiat A.74 Radial

Fiat A.74 Engine

Rolls Royce Merlin

Rolls-Royce “Merlin”

Pratt & Whitney R-985 "Wasp Junior"

Pratt & Whitney R-985 “Wasp Junior”

Continental 80-hp V-173 "Flying Pancake"

Continental A80 Engine

Fairchild J44R-24

Fairchild J44R-24 Turbojet Engine

General Electric J47

General Electric J47 Turbojet

Rocket Assisted Take Off (RATO) Bottle

Rocket Assisted Take Off (RATO) Bottle

Continental 0-470 with propeller

Continental O-470 Engine

Pratt & Whitney J58

Pratt & Whitney J58 Turbojet

Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D

Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D Turbofan Engine

Pratt & Whitney PT6

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 Turboprop Engine

Apollo Service Propulsion System with Exhaust Nozzle

Apollo Service Propulsion System with Exhaust Nozzle

Auxilliary Power Unit

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

Unitron GFC-37M Ground Power Unit

Unitron GFC-37M Ground Power Unit (GPU)

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