Rolls-Royce Griffon Aero Engine
- maker:
- Rolls-Royce Limited
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Griffon aero engine, 37-litre supercharged, water cooled, made by Rolls-Royce, Derby, England, 1942-1945. First fitted to the Mark-22 Spitfire, and replaced the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine on this type of aircraft.
Details
- Category:
- Aircraft Propulsion
- Object Number:
- 1985-1582
- Materials:
- aluminium alloy, rubber (unidentified), steel (metal), plastic (unidentified), copper (metal), asbestos and pine (wood)
- Measurements:
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overall: 1120 mm x 2700 mm x 880 mm, 1114kg
overall (estimate): 1400 mm x 1090 mm x 2940 mm,
overall weight:
- type:
- engine (aero)
- credit:
- Ministry of Defence Dept. F6t1 (Air)
