Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. GettyImages 528673160 Michael Cole Corbis via Getty Images 2 Powerful and dependable, the Rolls-Royce Merlin aero engine was ...

During the bleak times of World War II, when the fate of world peace was hanging at its all-time high, the North American P-51 Mustang was a beacon of hope and a turning point for the Allies. The use ...

There are certain engines that become more than just a powerplant. In motoring terms, the iconic engines that powered the muscle car era spring to mind. However, aviation also has its share of engines ...

Click to open image viewer. The Merlin 1D engine, with up to 190,000 pounds of thrust, is the powerhouse of the SpaceX Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets. The engine uses liquid oxygen (LOX) and RP-1 ...