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John Laird wrote:
(*) A bit of background research revealed that all the engines it
outperformed during WW2 were considerably larger. A testament to the RR
engineers, methinks, even allowing for the supercharger technology, which
was quite widespread anyway.

If it really did give 2000 bhp from 27 supercharged litres, that's only 75
bhp per litre. Nothing special even then - although of course it had to
have a reasonable life, I suppose.

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Dave Plowman London SW 12
RIP Acorn