Randy Wilson wrote:
What I can learn about the engines used on the XB-28. The same book I referenced above says that the XB-28 used 2800-11 engines and the XB-28A used 2800-27. On page 531 there is a data block for the XB-28 that says the right engine was a 2800-11 and the left a 2800-15. Page 255 has the specifications table for the -11 and under notes it says "Left engine was R-2800-15. Torque indicator experimental. XB-28A crashed". Page 256 has the specs for the -15 with the note "Right engine was R-2800-11. XB-28A crashed. Similar to -11 except counterclockwise rotation". It shows only 4 of the -11 manufactured and 3 of the -15.
On page 262, the data table for the -27 says a total of 878 were built. The Applications block says "Douglas JD-1, Douglas B-23, Douglas A-26, B, C, Douglas XA-26A, B, C, Douglas XFA-26C, Fleetwings XA-39, Grumman XF6F-1, Grumman XF6F-4, Grumman F7F-1N, North American XB-28A". I didn't find a photo of any of these dash numbers. Just FYI.
Randy
Since the -8 was mass produced for Corsairs (and others?) and the photo had to be taken prior than July 42, is there any dash #'s that are low/limited production prior to that?
Using your book maybe we can limit the potential choices by working backwards, -5 (B-26's), -8 (Corsairs)?