Radial Engine

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The star-shaped engine layout spreads its cylinders outward from a central hub like the rays of a starburst. It boasts a visually striking appearance when viewed face-on and is referred to as a "star motor" in some linguistic variants (German: Sternmotor, French: moteur en étoile, Japanese: hoshigata enjin, Italian: motore stellare). Aircraft engines long utilized the radial configuration before giving way to more advanced gas turbine technology.