AERODYNAMICS & AERONAUTICS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site radial engine A type of aircraft engine in which the cylinders are arranged in a circular fashion around the crankcase. This provides for more efficient cooling. There are two types of radial engines. The stationary radial remains fixed to the airplane and the rotary engine where the engine and propeller revolve around a fixed crankshaft. Related category    • AERODYNAMICS AND AERONAUTICS Source: U.S. Centennial Commission on Flight Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP