The Daimler-Benz DB 600 series engines were without a doubt the workhorse and most commonly used engines throughout World War II for the Luftwaffe. Initially designed in the mid 30s, Daimler-Benz continued to develop this power plant, which over its life time put out some seriously impressive figures. We’ll dive into what makes this excellent series of engines tick. Contents Development The Reich Ministry of Aviation set out requirements in the early 1930s for a new engine to drive the late...
