Boeing P-29 / XF7B-1

The Boeing P-29 and XF7B-1 were an attempt to produce a more advanced version of the highly successful P-26.

Although slight gains were made in performance, the U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Navy did not order the aircraft.

Specifications

Crew

1

Length

22 ft 7 in (6.89 m)

Wingspan

31 ft 11 in (9.73 m)

Height

7 ft 5 in (2.26 m)

Wing area

213 ft² (19.8 m²)

Empty weight

2,782 lb (1,265 kg)

Loaded weight

3,651 lb (1,660 kg)

Powerplant

1 × Pratt & Whitney R-1340-30 Wasp radial engine,

550 hp (410 kW)

Performance

Maximum speed

233 mph (203 knots, 375 km/h)

Cruise speed

200 mph (174 knots, 322 km/h)

Range

750 mi (652 nmi, 1,207 km)

Service ceiling

29,200 ft (8,900 m)

Armament

Guns

2 × .30 in (7.62 mm) machine guns.