Air-Britain Archive 2004-02 / M.Best - Sikorsky american fixed-wing aircraft (7)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: A-8642

The XP2S-1 amphibian biplane patrol bomber A8642 was produced by Sikorsky to a US Navy specification. The two 450hp P&W R1340-88 Wasp 9-cyl radial engines were mounted on a nacelle between the wings as a tractor/pusher installation. The cowling of the rear engine was removed to improve cooling and it ended its career as a flying boat.