| R-540 Whirlwind | |
|---|---|
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| Wright R-540 Whirlwind installed in a Travel Air 16E at the Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum | |
| Type | Air-cooled 5-cylinder radial piston engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Wright Aeronautical Corporation |
| Major applications | Various light aircraft |
| Produced | 1929-1937 |
| Number built | around 500 |
The Wright R-540 Whirlwind was a series of five-cylinder air-cooled radial aircraft engines built by the Wright Aeronautical division of Curtiss-Wright. These engines had a displacement of 540 in³ (8.85 L) and power ratings of around 165-175 hp (123-130 kW). They were the smallest members of the Wright Whirlwind engine family.