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Could an improved Helldiver have entered British service?

Britain considered the Helldiver, and a less flawed version might have been adopted.

Question

Would Britain have considered the Curtiss Helldiver if it had been less flawed initially?

Short answer

Britain considered it anyway; a better version might have been adopted, although the actual proposal did not work out.

Notes

Britain considered the Helldiver despite its problems. A less troublesome aircraft might have led to adoption, but the actual consideration did not produce that result.