If you look at aircraft from the Second World War or ... Nevertheless, the massive power output of radial engines (compared to inline or V-engines) more than compensated for this difference.

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

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 ...