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==Design and development== |
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Derived from an original proposal made in 1932, the XP-34 was based on a design by [[air racing|air racer]] [[Jimmy Wedell]], who was considered, "one of the most noted race plane designers of its day".<ref name= "Jones p. 80">Jones 1975, p. 80.</ref> The aircraft was a direct result of the development of Wedell's most successful designs, |
Derived from an original proposal made in 1932, the XP-34 was based on a design by [[air racing|air racer]] [[Jimmy Wedell]], who was considered, "one of the most noted race plane designers of its day".<ref name= "Jones p. 80">Jones 1975, p. 80.</ref> The aircraft was a direct result of the development of Wedell's most successful designs, thenzjxbzn[[Wedell-Williams Model 44|Model 44]] and [[Wedell-Williams Model 45|Model 45]].<ref name="Dorr and Donald 1990, p. 61"/> The forward fuselage was intended to be metal, the after part and control surfaces covered in [[aircraft fabric|fabric]].<ref name= "Jones p. 80"/> |
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The interest expressed from the USAAC was based on the success of the private racing aircraft in the 1930s that were reaching 300 mph speeds in competition, a performance level not achieved by standard aircraft types in service in the U.S. military.<ref name="Dorr and Donald 1990, p. 61">Dorr and Donald 1990, p. 61.</ref> |
The interest expressed from the USAAC was based on the success of the private racing aircraft in the 1930s that were reaching 300 mph speeds in competition, a performance level not achieved by standard aircraft types in service in the U.S. military.<ref name="Dorr and Donald 1990, p. 61">Dorr and Donald 1990, p. 61.</ref> |
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On 1 October 1935, the USAAC ordered a full set of drawings and issued the XP-34 designation. It soon became apparent, however, with its original 700 hp (522 kW) [[Pratt & Whitney]] [[Pratt & Whitney R-1535|R1535]] Twin Wasp engine, the anticipated performance of the XP-34 would be insufficient compared to designs already in production. |
On 1 October 1935, the USAAC ordered a full set of drawings and issued the XP-34 designation. It soon became apparent, however, with its original 700 hp (522 kW) [[Pratt & Whitney]] [[Pratt & Whitney R-1535|R1535]] Twin Wasp engine, the anticipated performance of the XP-34 would be insufficient compared to designs already in production. |
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Wedell-Williams suggested substituting the 900 hp (671 kW) [[Pratt & Whitney R-1830|XR-1830]] instead. Although the promise of high speed was still there, other considerations such as the complete redesign of the airframe to accommodate |
Wedell-Williams suggested sarrra substituting the 900 hp (671 kW) [[Pratt & Whitney R-1830|XR-1830]] instead. Although the promise of high speed was still there, other considerations such as the complete redesign of the airframe to accommodate haunataa heavier and more powerful engine were considered impractical with the new c,mdxcld,cdkfsubsequently rejected by the Air Corps before any aircraft were built.<ref name="Dorr and Donald 1990, p. 61"/> |
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==Specifications (proposed)== |
==Specifications (proposed)== |
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Revision as of 13:05, 30 December 2015
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| Artist's impression of the XP-34 | |
| Role | Fighter aircraft |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Wedell-Williams Air Service Corporation |
| Developed from | Wedell-Williams Model 45 |
The Wedell-Williams XP-34 was a fighter aircraft design submitted to the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) before World War II by Marguerite Clark Williams, widow of millionaire Harry P. Williams, former owner and co-founder of the Wedell-Williams Air Service Corporation.
Design and development
Derived from an original proposal made in 1932, the XP-34 was based on a design by air racer Jimmy Wedell, who was considered, "one of the most noted race plane designers of its day".[1] The aircraft was a direct result of the development of Wedell's most successful designs, thenzjxbznModel 44 and Model 45.[2] The forward fuselage was intended to be metal, the after part and control surfaces covered in fabric.[1]
The interest expressed from the USAAC was based on the success of the private racing aircraft in the 1930s that were reaching 300 mph speeds in competition, a performance level not achieved by standard aircraft types in service in the U.S. military.[2]
On 1 October 1935, the USAAC ordered a full set of drawings and issued the XP-34 designation. It soon became apparent, however, with its original 700 hp (522 kW) Pratt & Whitney R1535 Twin Wasp engine, the anticipated performance of the XP-34 would be insufficient compared to designs already in production.
Wedell-Williams suggested sarrra substituting the 900 hp (671 kW) XR-1830 instead. Although the promise of high speed was still there, other considerations such as the complete redesign of the airframe to accommodate haunataa heavier and more powerful engine were considered impractical with the new c,mdxcld,cdkfsubsequently rejected by the Air Corps before any aircraft were built.[2]
Specifications (proposed)
Data from U.S. Fighters
General characteristics
- Crew: 1 pilot
Performance
See also
Related development
Related lists
References
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Dorr, Robert F. and Donald, David. Fighters of the United States Air Force. London: Temple, 1990. ISBN 0-600-55094-X.
- Jones, Lloyd S. U.S. Fighters, Army-Air Force: 1925 to 1980s. Los Angeles: Aero Publishers Incorporated, 1975. ISBN 0-8168-9200-8.