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Old 4th Feb 2021, 09:48
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JonnyT1978
 
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Given the amount that its' sound is used as a 'catch all' jet fighter engine sound by 'foley' sound engineers in film and TV, it has to be the RR/Bristol Pegasus.

Personally, it is a close run thing between the RR Griffon and Merlin. The Griffon just shades it; it just sounds like raw power, especially in a late mark Spitfire. The noise as it comes down off a steep turn, with the supercharger whine is something to behold.

A special mention must go to the Allison T56-A, but that is more to do with it being evocative of where I live (and grew up...)
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