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Old 8th February 2018, 21:19
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Re: Kawasaki Ki-61 - Ha40 vs DB601

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Originally Posted by Graham Boak View Post
I think this is a general reaction to the way sealing technologies in Japan were behind those in the west, rather than being particularly directed at the Ha 40. It should be added that the Merlin was notorious for leaking.
Wasn't Napier-Sabre also renowned as a leaker?
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