August 2019 37The FM-2 was powered by a
Wright R-1820 single-row engine
of 1,350hp, as opposed to the twin-
row Pratt & Whitney R-1830 of
1,200hp. External changes included
the removal of the air scoop on
top of the cowling and a taller tail
to handle the higher horsepower.
(Photo by David Leininger)