In 1932, a Rolls Royce racing engine based on a Buzzard bomber engine powered a seaplane that won a trophy for the RAF, sponsored by a lady who later starved to death because a king succumbed to hormones. In 1933, an uninspired attempt to unrace the "R" engine ended in failure, possibly because the Royal Navy expressed an interest, but failed to leave a glass slipper. There was so much to do, and so little time. The Merlin PV engine was one. A Peregrine had to be developed and built, but it was found to be resistant to up-rating. A twinned version of that same engine also failed to accept attempts at achieving higher ratings, and also succumbed to the stress of bearing failure due to lack of adequate oil cooling and volume. In 1939, the Navy nudged the R-R boys about their engine again, but Merlins were the priority. Of course, the Griffon was destined to produce as much, and ultimately much more power that the Vulture engine that had priority at one time, as well as increased simplicity and reliability. Spitfire XIIs, powered by Griffon were found to be the answer to low-flying FW-190 intruders, after a while.
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The questions: What are the chances of an early Griffon?
What are the applications for an early Griffon?
What is the impact of an early Griffon?