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The Wright R-790 Whirlwind was a series of nine-cylinder air-cooled radial aircraft engines built by Wright Aeronautical Corporation, with a total displacement of about 790 cubic inches (12.9 L) and around 200 horsepower (150 kW).
In 1928, Wright replaced the R-790 series with the J-6 Whirlwind family, in which a supercharger was added to boost engine power and the cylinders were enlarged by expanding the bore. This family included three members: the nine-cylinder R-975 , the seven-cylinder R-760 , and the five-cylinder R-540 , providing a range of different power levels ...
Consolidated PT-3 Conversion with a 225 hp (168 kW) Wright R-790-1 engine, streamlined fuselage, modified undercarriage, increased fuel capacity, provision for dual controls and a dorsal 0.3 in (7.62 mm) gun, one conversion. [3] O-17 Model 2 Courier Production version for United States National Guard use, 29 built. [2] XO-17A (prototype)
Wright Cyclone series; J. Wright J65; R. Wright R-540 Whirlwind; Wright R-760 Whirlwind; Wright R-790 Whirlwind; Wright R-975 Whirlwind; Wright R-1300 Cyclone 7;
Wright Aeronautical (1919–1929) was an American aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Paterson, New Jersey. [1] It was the successor corporation to Wright-Martin. [1] It built aircraft and was a supplier of aircraft engines to other builders in the golden age of aviation. [1]
The NY series was being phased out in the mid-1930s, with 15 in service in 1937, and one in service in 1939. ... a single NY-2 tested with a Wright R-790-A Whirlwind ...
Wright R-790 Whirlwind; Wright R-975 Whirlwind; Wright R-1300 Cyclone 7; ... Wright R-4090 Cyclone 22; Wright Whirlwind series; WSK WN-3 This page was ...
Two-seat primary trainer biplane, powered by a 220 hp (160 kW) Wright R-790 Whirlwind (J-5) radial piston engine. 179 were built. XN3N-2 One prototype only (Bureau number 0265) powered by a 240 hp (180 kW) Wright R-760-96 Whirlwind (J-6-7) radial piston engine. XN3N-3 One production N3N-1 (0020) converted into a 'dash three' prototype. N3N-3