For those of you who are completely clear about the basic principles of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, perhaps it’s time to bone-up on the Gnome Rotary, Newcomen Atmospheric and even a little jet propulsion.
Just click on the graphic above.
Animated Engines: The Visual Guide
What about opposed piston opposed cylinder? that is going to be the in the long future.
How about the kugelmotor?
How about Arcitic’s new 2 stroke hybrid?
Personally, I prefer something that runs on Jet A. But then I work for an airline so I may be a little biased…………………………..