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Old 04-19-2012, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by NZtyphoon View Post
Not so long ago Crumpp claimed that the Merlin was only capable of generating 400hp...



I asked:


So he is trying to claim the Merlin III's maximum designed continuous power rating was +4 1/2 lbs at 2600rpm, and about 400hp.
Must be a hell of a design to get 340 ish mph on 400 HP. Imagine what it could do with a decent engine in it