Fighter prototype that was hampered by an unsatisfactory engine, the R-R "Vulture". The same engine ruined the Avro Manchester bomber. The Manchester became a success when its' Vulture engines were replaced by Merlins and, in a similar fashion, this fighter became a success after its' Vulture engine was replaced by a Napier Saber, and it became the Hawker "Typhoon".
GreySpitfire, e-mail, 16.07.2014 03:43
what about range?
Jorge, e-mail, 05.10.2009 20:30
I wish I could get my hands on one of these engines ?