Diesel engines are a rarity in aviation history, but they've carved out an interesting niche. While most aircraft rely on gasoline-powered piston engines or jet turbines, diesel has offered some ...

During World War II, Daimler-Benz explored an unconventional fighter concept built around a massive experimental V16 engine. Instead of placing the propeller at the nose or tail, the design mounted ...

Even veteran fliers may not have journeyed on a propeller plane before. For some, they may be seen as something of a relic, left behind as the world embraced the great, screeching roar of the jet ...