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#51
February 28th 04, 08:11 PM
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"Robert Inkol" wrote in message om... In addition to the specialized requirements for operation from a carrier deck, the US navy would have put some weight on the practical advantages of standardizing on a proven radial engine, such as the R-2800, which was also used by the other naval types, including the Hellcat and Avenger. The Avenger used the Wright R-2600. 
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#52
February 28th 04, 10:18 PM
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"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote:
"Robert Inkol" wrote in message om... In addition to the specialized requirements for operation from a carrier deck, the US navy would have put some weight on the practical advantages of standardizing on a proven radial engine, such as the R-2800, which was also used by the other naval types, including the Hellcat and Avenger. The Avenger used the Wright R-2600. As did the Helldiver. But his basic point is valid. Guy
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