Explaining a car on Instagram: "Follow (us) @ExplainingACar to learn something NEW about vehicles every day 🚗💫 A radial engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a circle around a central crankshaft — like spokes on a wheel ⚙️✈️ This design was especially popular in early aircraft because it provided excellent cooling, smooth operation, and a strong power-to-weight ratio. As the crankshaft spins, each piston fires in sequence, giving the engine that dis