Curtiss XP-42: This is a highly modified Curtiss P-36A aircraft
Curtiss XP-42: This highly modified Curtiss P-36A became the XP-42 when it was re-engined and took part in drag-reduction and all-moving tail research with the NACA at Langley. The last flight of this aircraft took place in April 1947; and it was scrapped in July of that year.
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Photo credit: © NASA Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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