War Boost: An Introductory Lesson In WWII Aircraft Engine Supercharging

About this episode

The episode introduces the methods of supercharging large engines in aircraft during WWII.

This is an opening story on the methods of supercharging large engines in aircraft during WWII. This story handles the basics and is an opening chapter in what will be deeper dives in the future.

People in this episode

Host: Brian Lohnes

Topics covered

• supercharging
• WWII aircraft
• engine technology
• history
• aerospace engineering

Keywords

• supercharging
• WWII
• aircraft engines
• engine technology
• aerospace

Mentioned in this episode

Products: aircraft engine supercharging

Books & works: War Boost

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