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Old 23rd Jun 2014, 12:52
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Probably something to do with the fact that you can pull over, in a car......
no.
a propeller is most efficient at about 1700rpm.
modern aircraft engines push that a bit to 2500 rpm.
an engine that develops best torque around those rpm needs to have a large diameter cylinder.
getting even combustion across the piston face requires more than one flame front so twin ignition is used.

some motorbikes have 5 spark ignition points.
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