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Old 06-05-2005 | 12:18 PM
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Default RE: GiantScalePlanes.com Hellcat

Richard,
I said A prototype - not THE prototype.
There were 2 XF6F-6 prototypes. BuNos 70188 and 70913. Powered by R-2800-18w and 4 bladed prop. Didn't enter production. 417mph claimed.
See F6F Hellcat Walkaround, Squadron Signal Publication, pg 67

Jeff S