Type sheet: bop26

Boeing P 26 A Peashooter
Fighter interceptor, USA, 1932

[Technical Data] [Expo/Images] - [ Boeing] [ Fighter 1919-1938]

Description:

The P 26, affectionallz called the
"Peashooter" by it's pilots, was the first
all metall monoplane fighter aircraft to be
flown by the USAAC. It was considerable
faster than other fighter aircraft of it's
time. Due to the high speeds, installation of
flaps was necessary to reduce landing speeds.
Boeing designed the P 26 in 1931, originally
designated the model 248, from december 1931
the XP 936. Maiden flight was on 20.03.1932 .
The USAAC purchased 111 in total, the last
25 being B- and C-models.

Sizes and weights

Total Length :

23.589 ft

7.190 m

Greatest height :

10.039 ft

3.060 m

Wingspan :

27.953 ft

8.520 m

Wing area :

149.512 sqft

13.890 qm

Max take off weight :

2954.7 lbs

1340.0 kg

Weight empty :

2198.4 lbs

997.0 kg

Performance data

Max. speed :

204 kts

377 km/h

Cruising speed :

173 kts

320 km/h

Service ceiling :

27395 ft

8350 m

Wing load :

19.68 lbs/ft2

96.00 kg/qm

Range :

313 nm

579 km

Propulsion

Kind :

KSte

Type :

Pratt&Whitney R 1340-27

Power rating (max.) :

493 hp

500 ps

Count :

1

1

Total power rating (max.) :

493 hp

500 ps

Other

Crew :

0

0

1

Armament :

2* cal.50 MG (12,7mm)