A non-supercharged version of the Merlin using a larger proportion of steel and iron components was produced for use in tanks. This engine, the Rolls-Royce Meteor, in turn led to the smaller Rolls-Royce Meteorite.Pugh 2000, p. 254. In 1943, further Meteor development was handed over to Rover, in exchange for Rover's gas turbine interests.Harvey-bailey 1995, p. 83.
A non-supercharged version of the Merlin using a larger proportion of steel and iron components was produced for use in tanks This engine the Rolls-Royce Meteor in turn led to the smaller Rolls-Royce MeteoritePugh 2000 p 254 In 1943 further Meteor development was handed over to Rover in exchange for Rover's gas turbine interestsHarvey-bailey 1995 p 83