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McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat |
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Scale
1:32 |
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Author: William Aldridge |
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File Size: 61 Mb |
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Experimental long-range, twin-engine,
single-seat interceptor.
1944
Kit contains two
models - prototype and fictional operational aircraft (shown on photos)
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Price $12.00 |
Model # 052 |
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Technical data: |
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Length: |
13.65 m |
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Span: |
16.76 m |
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Height: |
4.82 m |
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Max Speed: |
434 km/h |
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Max. Range: |
3836 km |
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Engine: |
2 x Continental |
XIV-1430-17/19 radial, 1600hp each |
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Armament: |
6 x 12.7 mm |
4 x 20 mm |
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Crew: |
1 |
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One of the first aircraft built by the newly
formed McDonnell Aircraft Corporation, the XP-67 was developed from an
earlier design study for a long-range fighter. This earlier design,
though rejected by the Army Air Corps, showed sufficient innovation to
warrant the allocation of development funds. McDonnell came up with a
new design and on July 29, 1941 this project received the designation of
XP-67 and two prototypes were ordered.
The McDonnell design team created an interesting looking aircraft by
using airfoils whenever possible, forming a design that seems to have
the various components merge together. The XP-67 was fitted with a
pressurized cabin and powered by two Continental XI-1430 engines
equipped with GE D-2 Turbo-Superchargers driving four-bladed airscrews.
The original armament was to be six .50 machine guns and four 20mm
cannon later changed to six 37mm M-4 cannon though studies were made to
equip the aircraft with a 75mm cannon.
Ground trials began in early December but halted on the 8th when
fires started in both nacelles during an engine run-up. The problem was
identified as a malfunction of the exhaust manifold slip rings and
delayed the flight trials for nearly a month. Flight testing commenced
on January 6, 1944 but the first flight was aborted due to engine
problems. Various modification were made and flight testing resumed but
was once again halted when on the fourth flight the engines were
overspeeded resulting in the bearings burning themselves out.
Due to parts being unavailable the aircraft was returned to
McDonnell where modifications to the tail plane were undertaken. It
wasn't until March 23, 1944 that flight testing resumed. Despite
repeated modifications the aircraft suffered from generally poor
performance and dangerous handling characteristics. On September 6th,
1944 the prototype was severely damaged by fire and it was decided that
the second prototype would require too much time to complete and the
development contract was cancelled. - http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org
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Model built and photographed by Billy Leliveld, used with
permission. |
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