The Mercedes‐Benz DB.605 Al Engine: A Russian Account of The Improvements Made

DURING the first two and a half years of this war the principal acro‐engine of the German Luftwaffe was the Mercedes‐Benz DB.601. Until recently this was the only engine used in fighter aircraft—it was installed in the principal German fighter the Mcsserschmitt Mc.109 and also in several bomber aircraft. In the latest fighter version, the Me.l09G, the new DB.605 Al engine, which is based on the DB.601, is installed