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Could the Bristol Type 133 become a British Corsair?

A Bristol Type 133 carrier fighter is a tentative possibility, dependent on its specifications and coordination with Supermarine.

Question

Could the Bristol Type 133 have become a Royal Navy carrier fighter comparable to the Corsair?

Short answer

Possibly, though the assessment is tentative and would require coordination with related work at Supermarine.

Notes

The Bristol Type 133 is considered as the starting point for a hypothetical British carrier fighter comparable to the Vought F4U Corsair. That possibility rests on a tentative recollection of the aircraft's specifications. Related design work is associated with Supermarine, so developing the idea would require an accommodation between the firms. The potential remains uncertain.