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Wright R-1820 Cyclone

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Engine designed in the early 1930's. The engine was used in the WW-II B-17 Bombers.

Technical Specifications
Cylinders 9
Displacement/ Compressions 1,823 cu in/ 6.7 to 1
Rated Output 1,000 hp at 2,300 r.p.m.
Dry Weight 1,310 lbs.
Commonly Used On B-17, B-18, C-117D, YC-125A, FM-2, HU-16, H-21, H-34, S-2F, T-28C, Lodestar, SBD-, E-1B


Location: 390th Memorial Hangar