Illustrated description of Merlin 130 and 131 developed for installation in long range twin engine Hornet fighter built by deHavilland Co; bhp per sq ft of frontal area is 340, which is claimed to be greater than that of any other power unit in production; supercharger efficiency has been raised by moving rear bearing of first stage rotor from suction side to delivery side. (see also Aeroplane v 70 n 1809 Jan 25 1946 p 105-6; Engineering v 161 n 4192 May 17 1946 p 465-6)
Rolls-Royce Merlin 130 series
Flight
Flight ; 49 , n 1935
1946
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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