In 1929, BMW obtained a license from Pratt & Whitney to build the "Hornet" in Germany. The BMW 132 was a improved version of the Hornet.
From 1929 to 1945, more than 21,000 of 16 production versions of the BMW 132 were built.

models

• 132A-3: 725 hp (541 kW)

specifications

• 9-cylinder radial piston
  displacement: 1,690 cubic inches (27.7 litres)

used by

• Junkers Ju 52/3m