Toward the end of World War I, a number of companies were pursuing the concept of a very large engine powering a very…
In the mid-1930s, the British Air Ministry predicted the need for 2,000 hp (1,491 kW) engines to power new aircraft expected to enter…
It's just been announced that world-famous bad boy builder Jesse James'latest creation, a shimmering aluminum-shod motorcycle and sidecar combo (made for client Airstream…
Some companies often step ahead of their competition. At times, that’s a step too far and requires two steps back, but not this…
The name reflects the 15-ton vehicle’s creation in imperial year 2597—or 1937. Its category, “Chi-sensha,” means “medium tank.” And “Ha,” or 3, indicates…
A Dive Into the History of Diesel Here at Diesel World, we like to think we are quite familiar with the word diesel—we…
Bearings are the most common machine component, found on almost every industrial application in the world. You'll also find bearings within many household…
A marine-purposed Napier Deltic 18-cylinder compounded diesel engine on display. Deltic? What’s a Deltic diesel engine? If you’re scratching your head in…
Unbeknownst to many, the ‘jerrycan’ was actually invented by the Germans, and remains a crucial piece of military equipment even today. You wouldn’t…
A FIGHTER plane that vanished in a daring raid in Italy - just days before the allies invaded - has been found, solving…
Six years ago, a fighter plane used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) was spotted at the bottom of the Mediterranean near the…