revolutionized diesel-electric submarines with its Stirling engine air-independent propulsion (AIP) system, allowing it to remain submerged for up to 14 days. -This advanced capability made the ...

Based on previous work by George Cayley (known for his pioneering work on aeronautics), Stirling filed his patent for a safer engine in 1816. That makes this year the bicentenary of this engine.

Stirling engines are really cool machines, invented by Reverend Dr. Robert Stirling in 1816 to rival the steam engine, they are one of the most efficient engines ever conceived. Building one is ...