Boeing P-29
Boeing · United States · first flew 1934 · fighter
The Boeing P-29 and XF7B-1 were an attempt to build a more advanced version of the P-26 Peashooter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, elliptical |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.88 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Fully cantilever low wings of elliptical design with flaps
- Enclosed canopy and full NACA engine cowling
- Retractable mainwheels that fold backwards about halfway into the wings
It looks like a refined P-26 with a low cantilever wing, retractable undercarriage and a canopy.
Specifications
- The Boeing P-29 has a length of 6.88 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.73 m (32 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 375 km/h (233 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It began as the Boeing Model 264, a private venture, and first flew on 20 January 1934. It kept the P-26 fuselage, tail and 550 hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp engine.
Variants
The Model 273 was intended for the U.S. Navy as the XF7B-1. The enclosed cockpit was eventually changed to an open one.
Where you'll see it
Four were built. Performance gains were slight and neither the U.S. Army Air Corps nor the U.S. Navy placed an order.
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