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| Keywords: boeing xb-38 xb38 lockheed vega bomber experimental turboprop wright r-1820 r1820 allison v-1710 v1710 v-12 v12 radial blackandwhite monochrome vehicle aircraft outdoor airplane black and white Boeing-Lockheed Vega XB-38. (U.S. Air Force photo). This was an experiment to see how the B-17 airframe would perform with Allison V-1710 engines in case the Wright R-1820 radials became scarce. It was slightly faster than the radial version but they were plagued with exhaust manifold problems. On its last flight the #3 engine caught fire and the crew was forced to bail out and the only example was destroyed. The project was abandoned since the Allison engines were badly needed for other projects. It sure was a good looking airplane while it lasted. Boeing-Lockheed Vega XB-38. (U.S. Air Force photo). This was an experiment to see how the B-17 airframe would perform with Allison V-1710 engines in case the Wright R-1820 radials became scarce. It was slightly faster than the radial version but they were plagued with exhaust manifold problems. On its last flight the #3 engine caught fire and the crew was forced to bail out and the only example was destroyed. The project was abandoned since the Allison engines were badly needed for other projects. It sure was a good looking airplane while it lasted. | ||||
