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BOEING YB-29J
Posted 6/26/2009
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Six B-29s of various models and blocks were modified by changing the engines to improved Pratt & Whitney R-3350-79 radial engines, improved Curtiss electric propellers and engine cowling with separate oil cooler air intakes ("Andy Gump" cowlings).
One YB-29J, the Dreamboat and later Pacusan Dreamboat (originally a (T)B-29B), set several long distance flight records.
| Type |
Number built/
converted |
Remarks |
| YB-29J |
6 (cv) |
Improved engines and propellers |
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