Jacobs (Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr.) R-985-AN-14B, Radial 9 Engine
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The Wasp Jr. R-985 was the third engine type designed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, following the Wasp R-1340 and Hornet R-1690, all of which were nine-cylinder engines. The Wasp Jr. was designed to compete at lower power and was virtually a Wasp of reduced dimensions, as the details of construction were followed closely throughout. First certificated in January 1930 at 224 kW (300 hp), the Wasp Jr. was designed for light transports, trainers, sport aircraft, and helicopters. A number of models were made, most at 298 kW (400 hp) or higher power.
Powering a wide variety and large number of well known military and commercial aircraft such as the de Havilland Beaver and Lockheed Electra, the R-985 was one of the most successful reciprocating engines ever built in its power class. This artifact was built under license by the Jacobs Aircraft Engine Company of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and powered a Beech 18 executive transport aircraft.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date
Circa World War II
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary
Manufacturer
Jacobs Aircraft Engine Company (Pottstown, Pennsylvania) Designer
Pratt & Whitney Physical Description
Type: Radial, 9 cylinders, supercharged, air-cooled
Power rating: 336 kW (450 hp) at 2,300 rpm
Displacement: 16.1 L (985 cu in)
Bore and Stroke: 132 mm (5.2 in.) x 132 mm (5.2 in.)
Weight: 309.4 kg (682 lb)
Dimensions
Diameter 117.5 cm (46.25 in.), Length 109.4 cm (43.06 in.) Inventory Number
A19810059000
Credit Line
Gift of Red Devil Tools, Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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