The Rolls-Royce Merlin is a British liquid cooled V12 aircraft engine that entered service in the late 1930s and powered many of the Allies' most important Second World War aircraft, including the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane and, once adopted, the North American P-51 Mustang. Its combination of power and reliability made it one of the most significant aircraft engines of the war.
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SignificanceA liquid-cooled V12 engine that powered iconic WWII fighters including the Spitfire and Hurricane, becoming one of the war's most successful aircraft engines. 1 Manufacturer or BuilderRolls-Royce Limited; also built under license by Packard Motor Car Company and Ford of Britain 1 Displacement or Thrust27-litre (1,650 cubic inches) V12 1 Classification
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1. Wikipedia: Rolls-Royce Merlin
WikipediaDesign and development, Origin
Developed as a private venture by Rolls-Royce and first run in 1933, the engine became one of the most successful aircraft engines of World War II.
Introduction, cylinder configuration
The Rolls-Royce Merlin is a British liquid-cooled V12 piston aero engine of 27-litre (1,650 cu in) capacity.
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