The Hawkeye scenario also puts advanced turboprop engines into the hands of 1941 engineers. A turboprop P-38 is suggested, followed by a P-61 modified during development. Strengthened landing gear is part of the speculative P-61 carrier night-fighter proposal. These are possibilities raised from access to the technology, with no worked-out conversion programme.
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Hawkeye engines as a shortcut to wartime turboprops
Modern engines prompt speculative P-38 and P-61 developments, including a carrier night fighter.