Thread: Placing the Bell P39 Aircobra.
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Old 26th July 2007, 12:47
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Re: Placing the Bell P39 Aircobra.
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Originally Posted by Graham Boak View Post
I never claimed that any engine design was easy: however Fedden's relations with his management might have been better had he taken a more conventional route requiring less investment in research and development. But then he was a genius: my single advantage is hindsight.
Well, the R-3350 is a perfect example of "a more conventional route requiring less investment in research and development." At least so did Wright´s purse string holders believe...
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