Postage Stamp Planes 5560
Boeing P-26 Peashooter Diecast Model
US Army 94th Sqn, |
| 1:63 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Boeing P-26 Peashooter | | 4.5" | | 5.25" |
The P-26 fighter, the first Boeing all-metal, low-wing monoplane fighter with its wings braced by wires, rather than struts, drew heavily on the Monomail design. Powered by a 600-horsepower P&W Wasp engine, the 23-foot 7-inch long airplane could fly 234 mph. Its initial high landing speeds were reduced by the addition of wing flaps in the production models. The Army ordered 126 production-model P-26s, and Boeing built 12 for export. This P-26 belonged to the 94th Pursuit Squadron (Michigan,1927).
Designed as a pursuit monoplane for the USAAC, the P-26 was first flown on March 20th, 1932. Affectionately nicknamed "Peashooter," the P-26 was the first all-metal production fighter. Its wings were braced with wire rather than rigid struts, which created less drag and allowed for greater maneuverability and faster flight-so fast, in fact, that landing flaps had to be added to slow the aircraft down upon final approach. The cockpit area sat forward of center, and the pilot had nothing but a small windscreen to protect his face and a protruding headrest to protect his head. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.
"Postage Stamp Planes" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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