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Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr. R-985-AN-14B "Dancing Engine", 1942
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Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr. R-985-AN-14B "Dancing Engine", 1942
Begun in 1925 by former Wright Aeronautical employees as a spinoff from a machine tool company, Pratt & Whitney became one of the worlds largest manufacturers of aircraft engines, and the Wasp Jr. is one of the most successful reciprocating engines ever built. Pratt & Whitney introduced it as a complement to the highly successful Wasp and Hornet families of engines in 1930. The Wasp Jr. was essentially a Wasp of reduced dimensions. Pratt & Whitney and its licensees manufactured over 39, 000 versions of the R-985 until 1953 for a wide variety of military and commercial aircraft, including light transports, trainers, sport aircraft, and helicopters. The R-985-AN-14B powered the McDonnell XHJH-1 and XHJD-1 Whirlaway helicopters and the Avro Anson V trainer. This Wasp Jr.-aptly nicknamed " The Dancing Engine" - has been sectionalized and motorized to demonstrate the movements of its internal components
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This print showcases the iconic Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr. R-985-AN-14B engine, affectionately known as "The Dancing Engine". A true marvel of engineering, this reciprocating engine was introduced in 1930 as a smaller counterpart to the highly successful Wasp and Hornet families. With its reduced dimensions, it became one of the most successful engines ever built. Manufactured by Pratt & Whitney and its licensees until 1953, over 39,000 versions of the R-985 were produced for various military and commercial aircraft during World War II and beyond. Its power propelled renowned machines like the McDonnell XHJH-1 and XHJD-1 Whirlaway helicopters and the Avro Anson V trainer. In this particular image, we witness a sectionalized and motorized version of The Dancing Engine that vividly demonstrates the intricate movements of its internal components. The overall aluminum and steel construction exemplifies both strength and precision. As we delve into aviation history at the National Air and Space Museum's collection, this photograph serves as a testament to Pratt & Whitney's significant contributions to flight technology. From their humble beginnings in 1925 as a spinoff from a machine tool company founded by former Wright Aeronautical employees, they evolved into one of the world's largest manufacturers of aircraft engines. With every detail captured in vibrant color, this Heritage Art print transports us back to an era where innovation soared through American skies – an enduring symbol of technological advancement during World War II.
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