The Wright R-3350 "Cyclone" was
one of the most powerful radial aircraft engines produced in the United States. The first
R-3350 was run in May 1937, and later versions of this engine remained in production into
the 1950s. Thousands were built to power both military and commercial aircraft during this
time. Its first major military use was in the Boeing B-29 during World War II. Subsequent
versions were used in the C-119, C-121, A-1 Skyraider, and several Navy and commercial
aircraft.
The R-3350 is a twin row, supercharged, air-cooled, radial engine with 18 cylinders and a displacement of 3,350 cubic inches. Horsepower ranges from 2,200 to over 2,800, depending on the model. Engine Sound Wav
Courtesy USAF Museum
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
This is a civil aircraft but it's almost the same as the military version
Pilots and Co-Pilots Seats
Flight Engineers Panel
The two above photos from SUPER CONNIE home page of
the Constellation Hotel Ontario, Canada
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