"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote:

"Robert Inkol" wrote in message
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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