6 Cylinder Radial Engine (Pneumatic)

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Assemble this 6-Cylinder Radial engine (pneumatic type) for a DIY project or prototype at home using the provided blueprints. The radial engine is an internal combustion engine with cylinders radiating outward like spokes of a wheel, resembling a star when viewed frontally and called a "star engine" in some languages. Radial engines were popular in aircraft before turbine engines took over. In the radial configuration, pistons connect to a master-and-articulating-rod assembly rather than directly to the crankshaft. Extra rows of cylinders can be added to increase capacity without diameter. Four-stroke radials have an odd number of cylinders per row for smooth operation. Radial engines typically use fewer cam lobes compared to other types and often employ overhead poppet valves, pushrods, lifters, and a cam plate concentric with the crankshaft. Some engines, like the Bristol Hercules and Centaurus, utilize sleeve valves for quieter and smoother running but require tighter manufacturing tolerances. Blueprints can be found on inventorworks.be.