Rolls-Royce Meteor
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The Rolls-Royce Meteor later renamed the Rover Meteor is a British tank engine that was developed during the Second World War. It was used in British tanks up to 1964. It was a result of co-operation
Rolls-Royce Meteor Mark III at The Tank Museum
A Crusader tank, similar to as used in trials
Cromwell tank showing its speed during official inspection
Rolls-Royce Merlin
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The Rolls-Royce Merlin is a British liquid-cooled V12 piston aero engine of 27-litre capacity. Developed as a private venture by Rolls-Royce and first run in 1933, the engine became one of the most su
Rolls-Royce Meteor
…was a result of co-operation between Leyland Motors and Rolls-Royce who between them in 1941 had suggested that a specialised de-rated version of the Merlin aero-engine would be highly suitable for use in armoured fighting vehicles. The Meteor was developed from the Merlin by W. A. Robotham and his chassis…
The Rolls-Royce Merlin
Parallel valve Merlin cylinder head
Merlin 55 ejector exhaust detail, Spitfire LF.VB, EP120
Preserved Merlin 63 showing intercooler radiator, supercharger and carburettor