Curtiss XP-42
Curtiss-Wright · United States · first flew 1939 · fighter
The Curtiss XP-42 was an experimental fighter built by Curtiss in the late 1930s to research engine cooling and improve the performance of the Curtiss P-36 Hawk.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.69 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane
- Single Pratt & Whitney R-1830-31 engine in the nose
- Experimental development of the Curtiss P-36 Hawk
It was powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1830-31 engine.
Specifications
- The Curtiss XP-42 has a length of 8.69 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.37 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 507 km/h (315 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was developed from the Curtiss P-36 and first flew in March 1939.
Variants
Only one XP-42 was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
It served as an engine cooling research aircraft.
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