Wikipedia:Today's featured picture (animation)/November 20, 2006
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An animation showing a cut-away view of a radial engine, a configuration of internal combustion engine, in which the cylinders are arranged pointing out from a central crankshaft like the spokes on a wheel. This configuration was formerly very commonly used in aircraft engines before being superseded by turboshaft and turbojet engines. Animation credit: Duk |
