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12-20-13, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Maltadog

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The RR Griffon engine was build in late spitfire versions (Mk XIV mostly).

The engines which powered the Hawker Typhoon and Tempest were variants of the Napier Sabre.
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Whatever.......

Literature on the P-40 with Allisons in combat also frequently describes using an overboost function. It is usually stated to be used for max. 5 minutes.

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