Inaccurate performance data for BOB fighters in COD comparing to RL data

[NZtyphoon]

Yep, the 1954 article is a good overview of the development of R-R engines. A more specific article on the development of the Merlin can be found here:

http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.o...in-lovesey.pdf

and more general pages on 100 octane

http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchi...0octane%20fuel

and the Blenheim

http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchi...0octane%20fuel