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Boeing XP-8 28-359
Boeing XP-8 (Model 66) 28-359 (msn 806). Designed to a 1925 Army Air Corps specification for a fighter powered by a 600hp Packard 2A-1500 inverted water-cooled V-12 engine. Developed from the XP-7 with many refinements to structure and systems which were incorporated in later fighter designs. Date: circa 1928
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Boeing Corps Developed Incorporated Inverted Packard Powered Specification Systems Water Cooled 1925 Designed V 12
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This photograph showcases the Boeing XP-8 Model 66, serial number 28-359 (msn 806), a pioneering fighter aircraft designed to meet a 1925 Army Air Corps specification. Powered by a potent 600hp Packard 2A-1500 inverted water-cooled V-12 engine, the XP-8 represented a significant evolution from its predecessor, the XP-7. Developed primarily for military applications, the XP-8 boasted numerous refinements to its structure and systems, which would later be incorporated into the designs of advanced fighter aircraft. The XP-8 was a testament to Boeing's engineering prowess during the late 1920s. Its sleek, aerodynamic design featured a cantilever monoplane wing, a retractable landing gear, and a streamlined fuselage, all of which were cutting-edge innovations for the time. The aircraft's advanced features enabled it to achieve impressive performance, with a top speed of over 170 mph and a service ceiling of around 25,000 feet. Despite its groundbreaking design, the XP-8 only saw a limited production run due to the Army Air Corps' decision to adopt a different fighter design. Nevertheless, the XP-8's influence on the development of military aviation technology was undeniable. Its refinements and innovations paved the way for the next generation of fighter aircraft, making it an essential chapter in the history of aviation.
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