The Rolls-Royce Merlin, a 27-liter V-12 initially developed in the 1930s and made famous as the most iconic engine of World War II, is a particularly nice thing to look at. The 1800 pound Merlin makes ...

Without question, the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine is one of the greatest piston pushers ever made. The 27-liter V12 was built in the 1930s and 1940s and would eventually go on to power allied fighter ...

We listen to the pure sound of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine as historic aircraft come alive. The Avro Lancaster, Supermarine Spitfire, and Hawker Hurricane all relied on this legendary powerplant.

If it's an oddball kind of car, chances are, it will have its time in the spotlight on Jay Leno's Garage. On the latest episode, Leno doesn't welcome a guest, but instead pulls a labor of love from ...

On a bright spring morning in 1940, the Royal Air Force pilot was in the fight of his life. Strapped into his brand new Supermarine Spitfire, he was locked in mortal combat with a Luftwaffe pilot over ...

During the Battle of Britain, the unmistakable sound of the Merlin engine was heard daily across the south of England as the RAF engaged Luftwaffe fighters in dogfights. Accepting the award, ...

About 30 years ago, late-night host, car guy and comedian Jay Leno happened upon a custom-bodied Rolls-Royce P2 chassis owned by Merlin-engine expert Paul Jameson. The 12-cylinder, 27-liter Merlin, if ...

The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the most innovative WWII planes, earning much respect because of its performance and prowess during key points of the war. Often described as one of the most ...

From the earliest days of warfare, it’s never been enough to be able to build a deadlier weapon than your enemy can. Making a sharper spear, an arrow that flies farther and straighter, or a more ...

over 168,000 merlin engines were built. 45 merlin engines produce the same power as 1 Rolls Royce Trent A90.The Merlin V12 aero engines designed and manufactured by Rolls Royce, were a key factor in ...