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Series Naval Fighters Number 34
Publisher/Brand Ginter
Author Ginter S.
Format a4
No. Pages 121
Version Soft cover
Language English
Category Aviationbooks
Subcategory X-Planes » X-Planes USA
Availability Product out of stock and no longer available.
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On 20 December 1944, the industry was asked to enter a design competition for a 105,000 pound patrol boat powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radials. In January 1945, the proposal was amended to include anti-shipping, anti-submarine, and air-search and rescue. Ultimately, the project was cancelled when the submitted designs were deemed marginally superior to existing aircraft. The concept was resurrected on 27 December 1945 in the form of a 165,000 pound flying boat with improved hull design and four turboprop engines to significantly improve performance
166-B&W PHOTOS, 54-PAGES DRAWINGS