Jacobs Radial Engine (R-755B2) on BT-13 at Sheppard AFB

Paul Krumrei · **Joined:** Sun Apr 03, 2005 11:06 pm **Posts:** 1757

A Jacobs Radial Engine (R-755B2) is currently on display at the Sheppard Air Force Base Heritage Center. I was told it was used in the BT-13 to train mechanics here at Sheppard during WWII. Does anyone know if the BT-13 was ever fitted with a Jacobs radial?

Thanks guys!

bdk · **Joined:** Sun May 02, 2004 1:16 am **Posts:** 11324

BT-13 should have a P&W R-985 while a BT-15 should have a CW R-975.

The R-755B2 only has 275 HP while the others are over 400 HP.

Paul Krumrei · **Joined:** Sun Apr 03, 2005 11:06 pm **Posts:** 1757

Yes, I understand that, but the fact that I received is that the engine was only used for practice, and placed on the BT-13 for training use only.

The aircraft was never flown however, because of the use for training. Just needed to know if anyone knew anything about why they did this or maybe even pictures, for the historical purposes of it.

Thanks for the insight!

HarvardIV · **Joined:** Mon Oct 04, 2004 9:08 pm **Posts:** 1437

Hi Paul:

I don't know for sure, but probably due to a shortage of R-985s.

FAH 619 · **Posted:** Sat Jun 11, 2005 9:43 pm

Paul:

Frm a place named "Celag" a Jacob Engine ID Plate. Built under license frm P/W.

Paul Krumrei · **Joined:** Sun Apr 03, 2005 11:06 pm **Posts:** 1757

Thanks....been out of town, just got back and replying now that I have my highspeed internet back. ( my folks have the old 56K and it is about as fast as carrier pigeon )

Thanks!

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