Diecast Aircraft Information

MetalWings Diecast Aircraft Reference by Dauntless Aviation

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
HA7503
Boeing P-26A Peashooter
USAAF, 95th Pursuit Squadron, March Field 1935
complete with wire rigging
LIMITED EDITION

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.

On August 20 1917 the 95th Aero Squadron was formed at Kelly Field Texas. In 1927
the Squadron was inactivated at March Field California. Only 10 months later the
Squadron was re-activated as the 95th Pursuit Squadron and retained the “Kicking
Mule” insignia used since 1917. After several moves the 19th found itself at March Field
California on August 9 1932 for the next 6 years as part of the 17th Pursuit Group. The
95th flew the P-26 in 1934 and 1935 when it was replaced by the Northrop A-17.

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) fixed .30-cal. Machine guns
or
(1) .50- and one .30-cal. Machine gun and up to 200 lbs. of bombs

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