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What is the main advantage of a horizontally opposed engine over a radial engine for powering modern aircraft? - The horizontally opposed engine has a much smaller frontal area and is easier to streamline than a radial engine. How many throws are there in the crankshaft of a six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine? - six What kind of connecting rod arrangement is used in a radial engine? - A master rod connects the single throw of the crankshaft with a piston. All other pistons are connec...

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