In the video after the break, [Brick Technology] uses LEGO to gain some practical insight into the world of piston engine design, from single-cylinder all the way up to radial twelve-cylinder engines.

So, what are the drawbacks of the radial engine, and why do most aircraft no longer use them to fly? Read more: The 10 Most ...

During World War II the radial engine was popular, and it was used in many fighter and bomber aircraft. Manufacturers in aviation used them because the engines deliver a ton of power for their ...

[Ian Jimmerson] has constructed a detailed model of a radial engine out of wood and MDF for an undisclosed reason. Rather than just delivering the wooden engine to wherever wood engines go ...

The lightweight aircraft was equipped with a 950-horsepower ... and was the country's only fighter plane powered by a radial engine. In its base configuration, its BMW 801 engine provided 1,776 ...