P-38s

History's Unique AircraftThe Short, Unconventional Life of the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender

Unlike more traditional aircraft of the time, the XP-55 design mounted a 1,275 hp Allison V-12 powerplant behind the pilot.

Jason McDowell

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