F6F solution to large diameter prop?

[gjs238]

The P-47 dealt with the large diameter prop by using a long, telescoping landing gear.
The F4U used an inverted-gull wing.
What method did the F6F use?
Or for that matter, the F8F?

 

[MikeGazdik]

I don't know the answer for certain, but look at the Hellcat from the front. There is a very slight "inverted gull" design to the wing. Nothing near the Corsair but it is there. The first few feet of the wing come straight out, then start a slight bend upwards to the wingtip.

 

[vanir]

Plus the F6F has the intercooler mounted under the engine, so the crankshaft axis is actually higher than the centre of the fuselage, the prop was mounted up-heavy. Hellcat has a fair bit of rake on the gear too, like the P-47.