The Engine That Won WWII, Merlin 1650-1

Aaron Turpen
Posted by August 25, 2017

With 1390 hp, Jay Leno demonstrates the power and engineering of the Merlin 1650-1 engine that was the heart of the P-51 Mustangs and the Lancaster bombers in World War II.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYcKdK7hmEo&feature=em-subs_digest

Aaron Turpen
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An automotive enthusiast for most of his adult life, Aaron has worked in and around the industry in many ways. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP), the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), and freelances as a writer and journalist around the Web and in print. You can find his portfolio at AaronOnAutos.com.