Rolls-Royce Meteorite years to 1964 and was centred at the Acocks Green "shadow factory" near Birmingham Rolls-Royce Meteorite The Rolls-Royce Meteorite was a British V8 petrol or diesel engine of capacity, and was derived from the Rolls-Royce Meteor, which was itself based on the Rolls-Royce Merlin aircraft engine. In essence it was two-thirds of a V12 Meteor and it shared the Meteor's 60° vee angle. Meteorites were built for vehicles, for marine use and as stationary power units. It powered the Thornycroft Antar or "Mighty Antar" tank transporter and was used to transport two types of Meteor-engined tanks, the Centurion and Conqueror
Rolls-Royce Marine Olympus generator, serial numbers 2013xx. The TM3 comprised a similar power turbine baseplate plus a gas generator enclosure, an air intake enclosure, and many support services including ventilation and fire extinguishing systems. All TM3 installations were fitted with a B-rated gas generator, serial numbers 2017xx. nominal. Installed ratings quoted where known. nominal. Installed ratings quoted where known. nominal. Installed ratings quoted where known. Rolls-Royce Marine Olympus The Rolls-Royce Marine Olympus is a marine gas turbine based on the Rolls-Royce Olympus aircraft turbojet engine. The first Marine Olympus was built for the German Navy. In 1962 BSEL was contracted to provide the