Pratt & Whitney R-1860 Hornet B

R-1860 Hornet B
Pratt & Whitney R-1860 Hornet B
Type Radial engine
National origin United States
Manufacturer Pratt & Whitney
First run 1929
Major applications Consolidated Fleetster
Keystone B-4
Sikorsky S-40
Sikorsky S-41
Developed from Pratt & Whitney R-1690

The Pratt & Whitney R-1860 Hornet B was a relatively uncommon aircraft engine. It was a development of Pratt & Whitney's earlier R-1690 Hornet and was basically similar, but enlarged in capacity from 1,690 to 1,860 cubic inches (30.5 L). Cylinder bore was increased by 1/8" and the crankshaft stroke by 3/8". Both engines were air-cooled radial engines, with a single row of nine cylinders.