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Fire-breathing Rolls-Royce Merlin engine powered some of the world’s most famous aircraft

  • The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine is well-known for its fire-breathing exhaust
  • The engine can produce between 1,800 and 2,000 horsepower
  • A fully functional Rolls-Royce Merlin engine will be auctioned at the Silverstone Festival

Published on Aug 08, 2024 at 2:59 PM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary

Last updated on Aug 08, 2024 at 7:05 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine is well-known for its fire-breathing exhaust and thunderous roar.

Recently, a video captured this beast in action, showing it spinning a propeller and producing flames from its exhausts.

As the engine speeds up, the flames grow fiercer, and the noise turns into a roar.

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Fire-breathing Rolls-Royce Merlin engine

This video of the Merlin engine was uploaded on YouTube by Iconic Auctioneers.

This massive 27-liter V12 engine, which can produce between 1,800 and 2,000 horsepower, was a major player in World War II.

It powered legendary aircraft like the Spitfire, Hurricane, and Mustang, which were known for their incredible performance during the Second World War.

However, the Rolls-Royce Merlin wasn’t just made to power planes.

That impressive power was also utilized in tanks and patrol boats, giving them extraordinary power.

The engine started with 1,000 horsepower in its early models, and later versions just continued increasing that power.

Iconic Rolls-Royce engine
Iconic Auctioneers

A fully functional Rolls-Royce Merlin engine will be auctioned at the Silverstone Festival in August 2024.

This iconic piece of aviation history is expected to fetch around £50,000 (US$63,000).

Rolls-Royce engines are truly one of a kind – a guy not long ago revived an unused 70-years old engine.

Rolls-Royce continues to be the leader of aviation engines

This engine was not only powerful but also way ahead of its time.

Equipped with a two-stage supercharger, it was built for improved performance at high altitudes.

Rolls-Royce Merlin engine
Iconic Auctioneers

Even after World War II, the Merlin engine continued to be used in civilian aircraft, powering the Avro Lancaster and the de Havilland Mosquito.

Today, Rolls-Royce don’t just remain a symbol of luxury in the world of cars, but a leader in creating the most impressive plane engines.

Footage recently revealed the massive size of their engines, comparing it to a human.

So, if you’re a fan of aviation history, you have a chance to own a piece of it at the Silverstone Festival.

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