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RYAN FB-1 Fireball

RYAN FB-1 Fireball 2024-05-20

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RYAN FB-1 Fireball - A radial engine in the nose and a Jet engine in the tail

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RYAN FB-1 Fireball
by Jerry Arzdorf

A mixed-power naval fighter, with a R-1820 radial in the nose and an I-16 jet engine in the tail. The FR-1 was completely flush-riveted, had a laminar flow wing, and tricycle undercarriage. The FR-1 was too late for participation in WWII, and only 66 were built. They were retired in November 1947.

I have tried to duplicate the action of flying on one engine. The "G" key activates one of the engines. After you are...

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