File:Wright J-5 Whirlwind.jpg

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English: The Wright J-5 Whirlwind aircraft engine. Developed by the Wright Aeronautical Corporation from its Lawrance J-1 engine, the J-5 produced 220 horsepower and was the first engine to have sodium-cooled exhaust valves and to be self-lubricating. These innovations greatly increased its reliability. The J-5 won the prestigious Collier Trophy for 1927.

Type: Air-cooled radial Cylinders: 9

Displacement: 12.9L (788 cu in)

Power: 220 hp at 1,800 rpm. Weight: 232 kg (510 lb)

Manufacturer: Wright Aeronautical Corp., Paterson, N.J.
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30 June 2011

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current19:41, 3 November 2012Thumbnail for version as of 19:41, 3 November 20122,780 × 2,728 (4.73 MB)Colin Douglas HowellOriginal uploader had apparently confused his images for the Whirlwind and the Wasp.
06:21, 14 July 2011Thumbnail for version as of 06:21, 14 July 20112,912 × 2,736 (4.28 MB)Sanjay ach

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