Merlin Power: The Growl Behind Air Power in World War II

Bingham Victor, F.:

ISBN 10: 1853100684 / ISBN 13: 9781853100680

Published by Airlife Publishing Ltd, 1998

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Seiten; Airlife - 1. Auf. 1998 : Victor F. Bingham - gb + Su. Gr. - 9-50-4-L2 RC-HYQQ-7UH1 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Merlin Power: The Growl Behind Air Power in World War II
• Publisher: Airlife Publishing Ltd
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: German
• ISBN 10: 1853100684
• ISBN 13: 9781853100680
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Gut
• Weight: 1 gram
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Synopsis

The Rolls-Royce Merlin is considered by many to be the most outstanding liquid-cooled reciprocating piston engine of World War II. It powered the majority of Allied aircraft in Europe, including British and American designs. This book examines the origins of the engine's development from its predecessor, the Kestrel, through its single-stage conception to its two-speed, two-stage final form. Twenty-two Merlin powered aircraft are then examined in depth with examinations of development, design, construction and eventual operation. Wonderful design drawings by Lyndon Jones are themselves masterpieces. Included amongst the aircraft described in the book are the Avro Lancaster, Lincoln and York, the de Havilland Mosquito and Hornet, the Bristol Beaufighter II and IV, the Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire, the North American Mustang, the Handley Page Halifax, the Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk and the Vickers Wellington.