The idea of a hybrid-electric engine for supersonic aircraft may elicit a similar initial response, but there is some very firm engineering logic behind it. Put simply, conventional supersonic engines ...

As with many things in technological development, identifying the most revolutionary designs depends in part on what aspects one wants to stress. And when it comes to commercial aircraft engines, it ...

From castor oil-soaked World War I rotaries to the monstrous Wasp Major, this episode charts the rise of radial engines and how they powered some of history’s most famous warbirds. Join us as we ...

Everyone generally knows about piston and rotary engines, with many a flamewar having been waged over the pros and cons of each design. The “correct” answer is thus to combine both ...