Edgar Brooks
Senior Airman
You're all concentrating on the wrong end of the production line; one of the deciding factors against the Whirlwind was the inability of the company to build more than one per week. If "wastage" exceeded that rate, Squadrons would become non-operational in no time. It really doesn't matter what plans the company put forward regarding engines; with no airframes it was a non-starter.
Add to that, the Peregrine was cleared for 12lb boost and 100 octane for emergency use, only, and the Ministry said that full 100 octane rating would need a new Mark of Peregrine altogether.
One Whirlwind with Merlin XX = two Spitfire II or Hurricane II without, and Rolls-Royce's capacity would not stretch any further.
Edgar
Add to that, the Peregrine was cleared for 12lb boost and 100 octane for emergency use, only, and the Ministry said that full 100 octane rating would need a new Mark of Peregrine altogether.
One Whirlwind with Merlin XX = two Spitfire II or Hurricane II without, and Rolls-Royce's capacity would not stretch any further.
Edgar