100 Years of Big Aircraft Engines And Their Starting Up

Embark on a powerful voyage through time, tracing the monumental development of aircraft engines over a century. Marvel at the inaugural 4-cylinder engine that powered the Wright Brothers' historic 1903 Flyer, revel in the rhythm of Ranger's iconic 6-cylinder 6-440 and 12-cylinder SGC-770, witness the beauty of the Curtiss OX-5 and the Liberty L-12. Traverse through time as we showcase the Allison V-1710's prowess, the Anzani's elegance, the Le Rhone 9C9's artistry, and the audacious 28-cylinder Pratt & Whitney R-4360. The journey doesn't stop there, it soars to new heights with the Bristol Centaurus, Junkers Jumo 004 Turbojet, Klimov VK-1F Turbojet, and the innovative Allison T63 Turboshaft. This visual symphony of mechanical marvels is more than just an overview; it's an ode to the artistry, ingenuity, and evolution of flight. Join us as we pay tribute to these mighty titans of the skies!

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[silverwiskers]

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE and very informative, thank God we have people keeping this historical priceless engines running for the rest of us to admire and appreciate relics from the past, thanx

[georgesever]

There is nothing like the sound of a 28 cylinder radial engine! Beauty and fine engineering!

[vladimirvlad]

The last one.I want it in my living room.

[roberttroxell]

"just amazing" the engineering that went into building any, of these engines. especially the ones with the multiple cylinders.

[papasteve]

I worked on many R-2800 Pratt and Whitney engines back in the early 70’s. T-28’s, C-123’s, C-54’s. They were a real workhorse throughout the 50’s through the 70’s. I understand that even C-47’s are being retrofitted with 2800’s now.

[packard]

The Pratt & Whitney R-4360 sounds like a high performance auto engine! Doesn't sound like the other aircraft engines.

[progmetalfan]

I’m amazed you didn’t throw a RR Merlin engine into this video, a truly iconic thing. The Napier Sabre would have been cool to see too

[jeffjames]

No sounds except the orchestra of exhaust . Thank you.
A bunch of old farts (like me) thrilling and chilling.

[OJB]

Wow, those big radials are mighty beasts! Thanks for the video.

[garyr]

That last one was awesome looking. I like how the blades look like they're barely turning, or just sitting still. It's like magic cause it's still running.

[gregsmith]

Back when unlimited hydroplane racing was cool, the noise of Allison and Rolls Merlin V12's ruled!

[jpooch]

Ah, the P&W 4360. Basically a gigantic watch made of steel and aluminum that put out 3500+ HP! Incredible!

[Backyardmech]

5:20 I remember learning with the Allison 250D when I got my A&P. Even running one up on the test stand. Pretty awesome to seeing flames coming out the exhaust when the burner can lights off.

[dionvaletta]

Love the Ranger SGV- 770 V-12 whoosh sound

[TheLOD]

You miss the howle German technology. For example DB605 from which the US tought it is a radial engine but it is a inverted V12 with up to 2150PS and the fact that the first flyable plane with an jet engine was a German one (Messerschmitt). The DB605 was using a compressor long before some guys in the US used one in a plane and a fule injection system which allowed it to use NOS as boost.

[musicforaarre]

I especially loved to see the Allison T63 Turboshaft; N I C E !!! What a rush to see it run ! Aarre Peltomaa

[margaretroselle]

All these wonderful engines are music to my you!

[Francis_Castiglione]

That Le Rhone is a trip. The whole engine spins like the prop. I've never seen that.

[robertlafnear]

This has to be one of the best videos for aviators on YouTube... BIG THAK YOU.

[phillippowell]

whilst I'm willing to admit that Packard made the best Merlin engines i would have expected to see more engines from the UK than one,