The Boeing P-26 "Peashooter" was an American 1930's all metal monoplane fighter used by the United States Army Air Corps, the type was totally withdrawn from service after being totally outclassed by Japanese Zero's in the Philippines during the weeks following Pearl Harbour. It is interesting to note that Guatemala's Air Force still operated a small number of Peashooter's until 1957. Boeing P-26A Specifications: - Crew: Pilot only
- Length: 23 ft 7 in (7.18 m)
- Wingspan: 27 ft 12 in (8.50 m)
- Height: 10 ft 0 in (3.04 m)
- Empty weight: 2,196 lb (996 kg)
- Loaded weight: 3,360 lb (1,524 kg)
- Engine: Single 600 hp (440 kW) Pratt & Whitney R-1340-7 Wasp radial engine
- Maximum speed: 234 mph (203 knots, 377 km/h) at 6,000 ft (1,800 m)
- Combat radius: 360 mi (310 nm, 580 km)
- Service ceiling 27,400 (8,350 m)
Armament: - Twin .30 in (7.62 mm) M1919 Browning machine guns
- Single 200 lb (90 kg) bomb
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