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1/48 scale pre-finished Die-cast metal with a minimum of plastic. Professionally painted. All markings pad applied for superb results. Comes with a pilot that can be removed. Comes with display stand.

Hobby Master 1/48 Air Power Series HA7507 Boeing P-26A Peashooter 33-63 34th Pursuit Sqn., 17th Pursuit Group March Field, CA

Boeing’s first and last all-metal monoplane fighter produced for the US Army Air Corps was the P-26. Known as the “Peashooter” there were 111 P-26As produced. The wings were braced with wire instead of wooden struts and this reduced drag and along with a 500 hp engine the aircraft was much faster than the older bi-planes. The mono-wing also meant a higher landing speed so flaps had to be added to slow the aircraft down. It had fixed landing gear and an open cockpit with just a windscreen to protect the pilot.

Originally formed as the 17th Observation Group on October 17, 1927 they were re-designated the 17th Pursuit Group on July 15, 1931 at March Field California. The 17th PG was comprised of the 34th, 73rd and 95th PS and operated the Boeing P-12 and P-26 fighter aircraft until 1935 when they were re-designated the 17th Attack Group and re-equipped with the Northrup A-17 attack bomber. The 17th AG operated from March Field until 1945 when they relocated to McChord Field, Washington on June 24, 1940. In 1938 the P-26s were transferred to the 16th Pursuit Group stationed in the Panama Canal Zone.

Specifications for the P-26A Country of origin - USA Manufacturer - Boeing Aircraft Company Role - Fighter Crew - One Dimensions Wing Span - 27 ft. 11.5 in. Length - 23 ft. 10 in. Height - 10 ft. 5 in.

Weight Empty - 2,197 lbs. Maximum - 2,955 lbs.

Performance Engine - Pratt and Whitney R-1340-27 (500 hp) Maximum Speed - 234 mph (203 knots) Cruising Speed - 199 mph (172 knots) Landing Speed - 82 mph (71.26 knots) Range - 360 statute miles (313 nautical miles) Service Ceiling - 27,400 ft.

Armament 2 x fixed .30-cal. Machine guns or 1 x .50 and 1 x .30-cal. Machine gun up to 200 lbs. of bombs