Who gives a fuck about what this is or what that is, just listen to the noise of that engine, the best piston engine along with the Griffon ever produced!
@HksTopAndRock Initally they were used by the RAF but with rubbish Allison engines. Rolls Royce engineers were so impressed with its low level performance they started swapping Merlin 65/66 engines into the engine bay to see what might happen.
The resulting aircraft was so impressive, the Americans (usually reluctant to us British bits on its own kit) put it straight into production, fitted some drop tanks, and the rest is history :)
sorry i was being Pedantic, I love the unique sound of the Merlin wheather its made by Rolls Royce or Packard. Do u know wheather there was any differance between the two ?
@SolihullSteve IIRC later on they all had merlins. so they could fly higher? wasnt the merlin supercharged?, i know hte old ones had hte packards, err not old, but early ww2 units. correct me if im wrong. if i am i'll admit as much
@buidseach The name 'Merlin' applies to both the RR and Packard produced versions. The Packard engine was based on a Merlin XX and called the Packard Merlin 28. Most of these were initially used in bombers and had minor modifications like different bearing metalurgy but it was essentially the same engine.
The engine in the Mustang had a different supercharger fitted which gave it better high altitude performance.
I ...have just found... my next alarm clock :D
yamahonkawazuki 10 months ago
Under a bloody bridge!!!
lwilde 11 months ago
Who gives a fuck about what this is or what that is, just listen to the noise of that engine, the best piston engine along with the Griffon ever produced!
EnglishTrucker 1 year ago
Music to my ears what a lovely noise.
timuss 1 year ago
it is o .k
golfgren 1 year ago
Wasn't the Mustang American
HksTopAndRock 1 year ago
@HksTopAndRock The Mustang was primarily an American Aircraft but the RAF also had some
SolihullSteve 1 year ago
@HksTopAndRock Initally they were used by the RAF but with rubbish Allison engines. Rolls Royce engineers were so impressed with its low level performance they started swapping Merlin 65/66 engines into the engine bay to see what might happen.
The resulting aircraft was so impressive, the Americans (usually reluctant to us British bits on its own kit) put it straight into production, fitted some drop tanks, and the rest is history :)
jonewer 1 year ago
Great flying Great sound great vid
silvester59 1 year ago
one of the best sounds in the world..
duxberry1958 2 years ago
A Spitfire with American decals :-) wtf lol. Anyway, great video mate
bloobear1 2 years ago
Oh Wow!
therobbiesmith 2 years ago
Brilliant video. Such a unique sound. The engine that won the war!!
Thanks for the post.
goonersRgr8 2 years ago 2
sorry i was being Pedantic, I love the unique sound of the Merlin wheather its made by Rolls Royce or Packard. Do u know wheather there was any differance between the two ?
buidseach 2 years ago
Technically the P51 uses a Packard V-1650 engine the American version of the Merlin.
buidseach 2 years ago
Well, I was waiting for some Bad comments.
I know I can't please Everyone, but we're all used to calling it the Merlin.
RAF Mustangs used the Merlin. Plus the Mustangs at Duxford have Merlins.
Sorry if this video has caused you any offense Buidseach.
SolihullSteve 2 years ago
@SolihullSteve IIRC later on they all had merlins. so they could fly higher? wasnt the merlin supercharged?, i know hte old ones had hte packards, err not old, but early ww2 units. correct me if im wrong. if i am i'll admit as much
yamahonkawazuki 10 months ago
@buidseach The name 'Merlin' applies to both the RR and Packard produced versions. The Packard engine was based on a Merlin XX and called the Packard Merlin 28. Most of these were initially used in bombers and had minor modifications like different bearing metalurgy but it was essentially the same engine.
The engine in the Mustang had a different supercharger fitted which gave it better high altitude performance.
I'd love to have one in old peugeot 306 ;)
jonewer 1 year ago
i love the turn at 1:15, it sounds so recognizable :)
timmie426 2 years ago
I know, Beachy Head is a great show if the weather's good, Duxford is active most of the year with the sound of the Merlin
SolihullSteve 2 years ago
Instand goosebumps!
aukanmeister 2 years ago
I understand completely!
Best Sound time to hear the Merlin is across the Fields near Duxford in the early morning
SolihullSteve 2 years ago
Steve, your video is wrongly titled!
It should be "Merlin Music (Just Magic)"
Loved it, many thanks,
Steve.
bagpopuk 2 years ago
You're welcome Steve
Glad You like it
SolihullSteve 2 years ago
Very nice sound and planes.
5*
Greetings from Germany
megatwingo 2 years ago
Guten Tag
I tried to do a Vid with the DB605 but there isn't many clips of the Me-109g but that was an amazing Aircraft.
many thanks
SolihullSteve 2 years ago
Focke Wulf would be interesting to hear.
There are many Me 109 videos on YouTube, but only a few Focke Wulf ones.
megatwingo 2 years ago
I don't know of many 190 videos with good audio but I'll have a look around
SolihullSteve 2 years ago
Thanks a lot!
megatwingo 2 years ago
No Worries
SolihullSteve 2 years ago
Very nice video and very nice sound of the prettiest airplane engine sound ever!!! Rolls-Royce Marlin RULES! Just like Supermarine Spitfire!!!!
kakadz89 3 years ago
Great sound! Added to favourites!!
Jesper0001 3 years ago
were was this shot ?
simoneywymney 3 years ago
The Videos range from The USA with a Couple of the Mustangs, Beachy Head in Eastbourne, Sussex UK and Duxford in Cambridgeshire UK..
SolihullSteve 3 years ago
God... I love that sound.....
trekaddict 3 years ago
Sorry if anyone heard that just then...my head nearly exploded with the awesomeness of these beauts.
MrMoorkey 3 years ago
Top Video, and great sound.
heerkrupp64 3 years ago
many thanks
SolihullSteve 3 years ago
Whaddya mean 'no music'?? Thats the best tune i've ever heard!!
akc5150 3 years ago
Seconded!
userblue 3 years ago
Worlds prettiest sounding engine!
mjok2004 3 years ago