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New Fighter Plane Flies Tail First
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keywords: wwii, aircraft manufacturer curtiss-wright, xp-55 prototype fighter, pusher aircraft
Synopsis: The XP-55 Ascender was a prototype fighter aircraft developed by Curtiss-Wright with US Air Corps goal of improving performance, armament and pilot visibility. Its unique features included rear-mounted engine, a twin tail, swept wings and a forward canards resulting in an interesting pusher-plane design.
- Date: 1945
- Duration: 00:00:43
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States
- Related Titles:
- Military Newsreels: 1945 - Issue 11
