The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine is, and, sometimes, justifiably so, a subject of silent reverence. Created as a personal ...

Car enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of ultra-luxury cars, and aviation enthusiasts will know Rolls-Royce as a maker of engines for some of the world's most famous aircraft. Originally, ...

Aviation is inseparably linked to the chase of speed. Since the first days of the powered flight, engineers and pilots have ...

A closer look at the host of advancements offered by the Trent XWB, and how it continues to develop.

Fighter jet engines are complex machines that enable aircraft to reach incredible speeds. The modern fighter jet is defined by its engine, which accelerates a tremendous volume of air rearward that it ...

In 1925, the Wasp was a leap forward in aircraft power, reliability, and performance – one that rocketed the trajectory of aviation technology into the post-war era. Its nine-cylinder, air-cooled ...

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It's not every day that we get to talk at length about the achievements of a particular jet engine. Sure, we do mention them from time to time when discussing the aircraft they power, but that's about ...