World War 2 Greatest Engine - The Battle Over European Skies Documentary
The best engines in ww2
here is the video of great world war two engines that powered some of the aeroplanes that rode the skys between 1939 - 1945. World War Two saw huge developments of the aircraft engines of the era before the start of the Jet age of the late 1940-50's.
the air battles of World War two over europe pushed innovation right the way thru the darkest times of the world. Each modification, development was pushed to its limit. From Bristol Airplane company, The rolls royce company, Junkers BMW and Daimler Benz all created engines that would push man higher and faster thru the skies over europe. From The Battle of Britain to the final push of 1945. Enjoy this World war two aircraft engine documentary.
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7 Engines that were used Over the European skies in WW2
WW2 Aircraft Engines
Bristol Mercury, Rolls-Royce Merlin, Bristol Hercules, Junkers Jumo 211, BMW 801,
Daimler Benz DB 605, Rolls-Royce Griffon
The reciprocating engine reached its finest form during the Second World War. Greater and greater engine power was the prime demand, as aeroplanes tried to outmatch their rivals. This attempt to outmatch one's adversaries was a struggle for survival.
Internal competitive companies helped with development. In Great Britain there was The Bristol and Rolls Royce. In Germany, Junkers Daimler Benz and BMW Each with their own merits but all competing to create the best engine.
It was in Germany and Britain that the reciprocating engine reached its upper limits and finally gave way to its successor, the jet engine.
Bristol Mercury, Rolls-Royce Merlin, Bristol Hercules, Junkers Jumo 211, BMW 801,
Daimler Benz DB 605, Rolls-Royce Griffon
Images and footage: RAF, German Ministry of Defence, NAA, Rolls Royce, Junkers
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0:00 World War Two Greatest Engines - The Battle Over European Skies Documentary
0:05 Intro
0:59 7 gReatest WW2 engines
2:15 Bristol Mercury,
3:54 Rolls-Royce Merlin,
5:25 Bristol Hercules,
6:52 Junkers Jumo 211,
8:28 BMW 801,
9:40 Daimler Benz DB 605,
11:29 Rolls-Royce Griffon
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