During February of 1943 the Navy asked for to research procedures to enhance the energy because of this Avenger. In response undertook a design research of a better Avenger with a 2000 hp R-2800 motor and a 250CE turret. The popular for the motor for any other greater concern aircraft prevented the look research from progressing however the importance of additional engine power for the Avenger had been certainly now recognized.
The TBM-3 retained the weapon armed wing regarding the TBF-1C with Mk 5 zero-length rocket launchers standardised as opposed to the sooner Mk 4 rocket rails. The cockpit instruments had been re-arranged and to enhance the pilots evening vision the unit panel lighting was changed from direct ultra violet lighting to indirect red lighting.
