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Boeing P-12/F4B
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Boeing P-12/F4B

Fighter aircraft family by Boeing

Overview

The Boeing P-12 or Boeing F4B is an American fighter aircraft that was operated by the United States Army Air Corps, United States Marine Corps, and United States Navy. It was the chief fighter aircraft in American service during the early 1930s but also used internationally. By the late 1930s it was replaced in front-line duty by newer designs, but it was still used for training into the early 1940s. Many variants of the aircraft were developed. In the 21st century a handful of surviving air frames are on display in museums.

Specifications

Powerplant

Engine modelR-1340 Wasp

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

Photos

Photo 1: SDASM Archives / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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