Overview
The Consolidated P-30 (PB-2) was a 1930s United States two-seat fighter aircraft. An attack version called the A-11 was also built, along with 2 Y1P-25 prototypes and YP-27, Y1P-28, and XP-33 proposals. The P-30 is significant for being the first fighter in United States Army Air Corps service to have retractable landing gear, an enclosed and heated cockpit for the pilot, and an exhaust-driven turbo-supercharger for altitude operation.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 9.14 m |
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| Wingspan | 13.39 m |
| Height | 2.61 m |
Performance
| Max. speed | 385 km/h |
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| Range | 797 km |
Powerplant
| Engine model | V-1570-27 Conqueror |
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Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: United States Army Air Corps / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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