Diesel engines are a rarity in aviation history, but they've carved out an interesting niche. While most aircraft rely on gasoline-powered piston engines or jet turbines, diesel has offered some ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Dr. Hugo Junkers started development of his Diesel aircraft engines in a small factory at Dessau, Germany in 1911. His ...

Bore and Stroke: 150 mm (5.9 in.) x 165 mm (6.5 in.) Dr. Hugo Junkers started development of two-stroke cycle diesel aircraft engines in 1911 at a small factory at Dessau, Germany. His diesel engines ...

The V8 diesel engine didn't have its greatest introduction, at least in the passenger car world. Developed for buyers seeking higher efficiency, Oldsmobile's V8 diesel-powered Cutlass proved to be a ...