Loening PA-1
Loening Aeronautical Engineering Corporation · United States · first flew 1921 · fighter
The Loening PA-1 was a single-seat pursuit monoplane prototype developed for the United States Army Air Service in the early 1920s. Loening, known for its flying boats and amphibians, submitted it as a land-based fighter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.01 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Early 1920s US Army pursuit monoplane prototype
- Sesquiplane or monoplane from Loening
- Inline engine on a low-wing configuration
A small low-wing monoplane with an inline engine, contrasting with the biplane configuration of most US Army pursuit types of the early 1920s.
Specifications
- The Loening PA-1 has a length of 6.01 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.53 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 209 km/h (130 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Developed around 1921, the PA-1 was Loening's attempt to enter the Army pursuit aircraft market. The design featured a low-wing monoplane layout unusual for US Army fighters of the period. It was not selected for production as the Army preferred biplane pursuit designs at the time.
Variants
A single prototype only; no subsequent variants.
Where you'll see it
The PA-1 never entered USAAS service.
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