During World War II the radial engine was popular, and it was used in many fighter and bomber aircraft. Manufacturers in aviation used them because the engines deliver a ton of power for their size, ...
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Bore and Stroke: 156 mm (6.14 in.) x 156 mm (6.14 in.) The BMW 801 was the first German high-performance, air-cooled radial engine of new design introduced after the start of World War II.