The I.Ae.24 Calquin was a tactical bomber designed and built by the Instituto Aerotécnico at Córdoba, in Argentina in the immediate post-World War II era. Although superficially a "look-alike" for the de Havilland Mosquito, the I.Ae.24 was powered by twin Pratt & Whitney R-1830-G “Twin Wasp” radials giving it a distinct appearance. After an operational career spanning two decades, the Calquin was retired.
I.Ae. 24 Calquin
I.Ae.24 Late
I.Ae. 28 Super Calquín fuselage
Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp
The Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp is an American air-cooled radial aircraft engine. It displaces 1,830 cu in (30.0 L) and its bore and stroke are both 5.5 in (140 mm). The design traces its history to 1929 experiments at Pratt & Whitney on twin-row designs. Production began in 1932 and it was widely used during the 1930s.
Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp
R-1830 mounted on the left wing of an ex-military Douglas C-47
RAF Dakota's Twin Wasp out for servicing
Pratt & Whitney R-1830 "Twin Wasp" (sectioned)