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Vultee P-66 Vanguard
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Vultee P-66 Vanguard

1939 fighter aircraft series by Vultee Aircraft

146Units built

Overview

The Vultee P-66 Vanguard was a United States Army Air Forces fighter aircraft. It was initially ordered by Sweden, but by the time the aircraft were ready for delivery in 1941, the United States would not allow them to be exported, designating them as P-66s and retaining them for defensive and training purposes. Eventually, a large number were sent to China where they were pressed into service as combat aircraft with mixed results.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelR-1830 Twin Wasp

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: United States Army Air Forces / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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