UK2 JN862 Hawker TempestMkV 1944-06.jpg

[Joseph Testagrose]

[Byker]

"Joseph Testagrose" > wrote in message
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The Tempest V's Napier Sabre H-block engine of 2,400 hp. and 24 cylinders
became one of the world's most powerful inline aircraft engines. Essentially
it was two opposed-cylinder flat engines geared together at one end. Later
models would reach 3,500 hp.