On Sep 26, 9:45 am, "Morgans" wrote:
"Paul kgyy" wrote

Having said that, they are still used a lot. I've heard that one nice
thing about radials is instant power response.

Humm, not quite what I have heard.

Like all geared engines, (most radials do have the shaft speed reduced
though gearing, I believe) you have to roll the power on smoothly, if you
want them to last.
--
Jim in NC

Lots, but not most, I don't think. Except for the small
Russian radials, gearing is usually found in the larger engines.

Dan