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Radial engine
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Radial engine
The
radial engine
is a
reciprocating type
internal combustion
engine configuration
in which the
cylinder
s "radiate" outward from a central
crankcase
like the spokes of a wheel. It resembles a stylized
star
when viewed from the front, and is called a "star engine" (
German
Sternmotor
,
French
moteur en étoile
) in some languages. The radial configuration was very commonly used for
aircraft engines
before
gas turbine
engines became predominant.
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