{"product_id":"hasegawa-s8-08008-p-26a-peashooter-1-32-scale-plastic-kit","title":"Hasegawa S8 \/ 08008 P-26A Peashooter — 1\/32 Scale Plastic kit","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: -17ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hasegawa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 163ms; 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--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eHasegawa category:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/32 aircraft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 50ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eKit status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older\/discontinued listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 102ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eApproximate kit weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 350 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe manufacturer — Hasegawa\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eis one of Japan's major scale-model manufacturers, particularly well known for aircraft kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHasegawa developed an extensive range of \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e1\/32 aircraft kits\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside its much larger 1\/48 and 1\/72 catalogues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe company's larger-scale aircraft are particularly popular with collectors because 1\/32 provides considerably more room for cockpit, engine and surface detail than 1\/72.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26A S08 belongs to Hasegawa's long-running \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e1\/32 aircraft family\u003c\/strong\u003e. Contemporary catalogue records identify it specifically as \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eS08\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than one of the later six-digit Hasegawa kit numbers. \u003cspan data-assistant-content-reference=\"\" class=\"xeh6zmm xt0psk2 x1ghz6dp\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages=\"\" data-content-reference-type=\"grouped_webpages\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xt0psk2 xxhswux x11njtxf\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-list=\"\" role=\"group\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x1lziwak x13q3soa\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-item=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe S08 was also sufficiently established in the Hasegawa catalogue to be listed by specialist retailers as a separate product rather than as a temporary limited-edition boxing. \u003cspan data-assistant-content-reference=\"\" class=\"xeh6zmm xt0psk2 x1ghz6dp\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages=\"\" data-content-reference-type=\"grouped_webpages\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xt0psk2 xxhswux x11njtxf\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-list=\"\" role=\"group\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x1lziwak x13q3soa\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-item=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKit contents\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe S08 is a conventional injection-moulded plastic aircraft kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe basic kit provides the components needed to construct the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eBoeing P-26A\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1\/32 scale, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: -16ms; 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--x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eupper and lower wing components;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 39ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003etailplane and fin;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 38ms; 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--x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003elanding gear;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 37ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ewheels;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 36ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ecockpit components;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 35ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003epilot\/crew-related parts where included by the tooling;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 41ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003epropeller;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 39ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003emachine-gun details;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 38ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eclear cockpit\/windscreen components;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 38ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003edecals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"5\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003eThe kit is an \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eunassembled plastic model\u003c\/strong\u003e, with paint and glue normally required separately. A specialist listing explicitly describes the product as an unassembled plastic model kit and confirms the 1\/32 scale. \u003cspan data-assistant-content-reference=\"\" class=\"xeh6zmm xt0psk2 x1ghz6dp xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages=\"\" data-content-reference-type=\"grouped_webpages\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xt0psk2 xxhswux x11njtxf\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-list=\"\" role=\"group\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x1lziwak x13q3soa\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-item=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause this is an older Hasegawa tooling, its construction and surface detail should be judged in the context of its production era rather than against today's newest 1\/32 kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eScale\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe kit is \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e1\/32 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe actual P-26A had a wingspan of approximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e8.5 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving a model span of about:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e266 mm \/ 10.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe real aircraft's length was approximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e7.18 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing a model length of roughly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e224 mm \/ 8.8 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat makes the P-26 relatively compact even in 1\/32.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe real aircraft — Boeing P-26 Peashooter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eBoeing P-26 Peashooter\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies an important position in American military aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt was the first \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eall-metal, low-wing, monoplane fighter to enter mass production for the United States Army Air Corps\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt represented a transitional point between two generations of fighter aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe aircraft still had:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: -10ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ean open cockpit;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 154ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003efixed landing gear;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 152ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eexternally braced wings;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 150ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ea relatively conventional tail;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"7\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003ebut its low-wing monoplane configuration and metal construction pointed toward the much faster fighters that would follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDevelopment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26 originated from Boeing's Model 248 design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe prototype first flew in \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e1932\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt the time, the design represented a considerable change from the biplane fighters still serving with the US Army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe US Army Air Corps subsequently ordered production aircraft under the designation \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eP-26\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe first production P-26A aircraft were delivered in \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e1934\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHasegawa's catalogue description identifies the P-26A as the first mass-produced single-wing fighter in American aviation and gives the production period as \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e1933–1936\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-assistant-content-reference=\"\" class=\"xeh6zmm xt0psk2 x1ghz6dp xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages=\"\" data-content-reference-type=\"grouped_webpages\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xt0psk2 xxhswux x11njtxf\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-list=\"\" role=\"group\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x1lziwak x13q3soa\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-item=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy it was called the \"Peashooter\"\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe nickname \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ePeashooter\u003c\/strong\u003e reflected the aircraft's relatively small size and distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCompared with the large fighters and bombers that would emerge later in the 1930s, the P-26 was remarkably compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIts narrow fuselage, open cockpit and large exposed landing gear gave it a distinctly transitional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe name was unofficial, but it became permanently associated with the aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26A was powered by the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ePratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-1340 Wasp\u003c\/strong\u003e radial engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe prototype used an R-1340-21 producing approximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e550 hp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduction P-26As were fitted with the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ePratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-1340-27\u003c\/strong\u003e, also producing approximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e550 hp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe air-cooled nine-cylinder radial engine was enclosed within the characteristic circular cowling at the front of the aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe combination of relatively low weight and the powerful radial engine gave the P-26 impressive performance for its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRepresentative P-26A specifications are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: -15ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eCrew:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 143ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-1340 radial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 141ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 550 hp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 140ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.18 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 138ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.50 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 137ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.04 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 136ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eMaximum speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e377 km\/h \/ 234 mph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 135ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e1,000 km\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 134ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eService ceiling:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e8,350 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 133ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eArmament:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × .30-calibre Browning machine guns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 132ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eBomb load:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to approximately 90 kg. \u003cspan data-assistant-content-reference=\"\" class=\"xeh6zmm xt0psk2 x1ghz6dp xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages=\"\" data-content-reference-type=\"grouped_webpages\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xt0psk2 xxhswux x11njtxf\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-list=\"\" role=\"group\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x1lziwak x13q3soa\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-item=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"9\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003eThese figures explain why the aircraft was considered a substantial improvement over the biplane fighters it replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eArmament\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe standard P-26A carried \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003etwo Browning machine guns\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThey were mounted in the forward fuselage and fired through the propeller arc using synchronisation equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe aircraft could also carry a small bomb load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe standard fighter armament was therefore comparatively light by WWII standards, but appropriate to the mid-1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFixed landing gear\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of the features that makes the P-26 instantly recognisable is its \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003efixed landing gear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBy the time the P-26 was entering service, retractable landing gear was becoming increasingly common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoeing retained fixed gear partly because of the weight and complexity advantages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe aircraft therefore looked more modern than its biplane predecessors while still carrying a conspicuously old-fashioned undercarriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis compromise would not last long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLater American fighters rapidly adopted retractable landing gear and enclosed cockpits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOpen cockpit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26 retained an \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eopen cockpit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis was another transitional feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pilot sat relatively exposed behind the engine and wing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe arrangement gave good visibility and simplified construction, but it offered less protection and considerably more aerodynamic drag than the enclosed cockpits appearing on later fighters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBoeing subsequently introduced an enlarged headrest and other modifications to improve pilot protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26B and P-26C\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26 family included several variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eP-26A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis was the principal production version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt used the Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney R-1340 engine and represented the majority of production aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eP-26B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26B was intended to use the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eR-1340-33\u003c\/strong\u003e, rated at approximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e600 hp\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with a modified fuel system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHowever, engine availability and reliability problems meant that the P-26B did not become a major production version. \u003cspan data-assistant-content-reference=\"\" class=\"xeh6zmm xt0psk2 x1ghz6dp xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages=\"\" data-content-reference-type=\"grouped_webpages\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xt0psk2 xxhswux x11njtxf\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-list=\"\" role=\"group\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x1lziwak x13q3soa\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-item=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eP-26C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26C was essentially a further production development with changes to the fuel system and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe distinction between the different versions is useful when examining surviving aircraft and period photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003e151 P-26 aircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e were built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26A constituted the overwhelming majority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe relatively small production run reflects the rapid pace of technological development during the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWithin only a few years, the aircraft's open cockpit and fixed undercarriage were becoming obsolete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eService with the USAAC\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26 became one of the principal fighters of the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eUnited States Army Air Corps\u003c\/strong\u003e during the mid-1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt equipped several pursuit squadrons and provided valuable experience with the new monoplane fighter concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHowever, it had a relatively short frontline career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBy the second half of the 1930s, newer fighters were already appearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAircraft such as the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eSeversky P-35\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eCurtiss P-36 Hawk\u003c\/strong\u003e offered more modern configurations, including retractable landing gear and increasingly enclosed cockpits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26 therefore rapidly moved from first-line fighter to second-line and training duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eForeign service\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26 was also exported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExamples were supplied to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 156ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eChina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 154ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ePhilippines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-list-marker-delay: 154ms; --x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eother foreign users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"11\"\u003eChinese P-26s saw combat against Japanese forces during the early stages of the Second Sino-Japanese War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis gives the aircraft a combat history beyond its US Army service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Philippine Air Corps also operated P-26s, some of which were involved in the fighting that followed the Japanese attack on the Philippines in December 1941. \u003cspan data-assistant-content-reference=\"\" class=\"xeh6zmm xt0psk2 x1ghz6dp xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages=\"\" data-content-reference-type=\"grouped_webpages\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"xt0psk2 xxhswux x11njtxf\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-list=\"\" role=\"group\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x1lziwak x13q3soa\" data-assistant-grouped-webpages-item=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eP-26 and the beginning of the Pacific War\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBy the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eDecember 1941\u003c\/strong\u003e, the P-26 was already obsolete as a frontline fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNevertheless, some remained in service overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Philippine aircraft were particularly significant because they were among the few American-designed fighters available locally when the Japanese invasion began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThey were hopelessly outclassed by more modern Japanese fighters, but their presence illustrates how rapidly American fighter technology had progressed between the P-26's introduction and the beginning of WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHistorical significance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe P-26 is important because it sits directly between the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003ebiplane fighter era\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003emodern monoplane fighter era\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt still possessed characteristics inherited from earlier aircraft:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%; --x---stream-list-marker-delay: -37ms;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003efixed undercarriage;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%; --x---stream-list-marker-delay: 110ms;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eopen cockpit;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%; --x---stream-list-marker-delay: 140ms;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eexternal wing bracing;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%; --x---stream-list-marker-delay: 139ms;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003erelatively light armament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"13\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003eAt the same time, it introduced characteristics that became standard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xonam98 x1epdd7z xemmon1 xn020vs xfl32do xluzp7q x1yc453h x38giro xat24cr x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r xrxpjvj x1bxe5rh\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%; --x---stream-list-marker-delay: 140ms;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003elow-wing monoplane layout;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%; --x---stream-list-marker-delay: 143ms;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eall-metal structure;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%; --x---stream-list-marker-delay: 142ms;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eenclosed engine installation;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x1datfip xp5n6w9 x2xbuc6 xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%; --x---stream-list-marker-delay: 141ms;\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003emuch higher speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"15\"\u003eWithin only a few years, aircraft such as the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eP-40 Warhawk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eP-38 Lightning\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eP-47 Thunderbolt\u003c\/strong\u003e would make the P-26 look like an entirely different generation of aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"16\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003eThat rapid change is one of the reasons the Peashooter remains such an interesting modelling subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"17\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"18\"\u003eSurviving aircraft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"19\"\u003eUnlike many pre-war fighters, the P-26 has surviving examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"20\"\u003eThe most famous is the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eP-26A Peashooter at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"21\"\u003eAnother P-26 has been restored and is associated with the \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eNational Museum of the United States Air Force\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"22\"\u003eBecause genuine P-26 airframes survive, the aircraft is much better documented than many inter-war types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"23\"\u003eThis also makes it possible to compare the Hasegawa model against original aircraft rather than relying entirely on drawings and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"24\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"25\"\u003eFull-size aircraft selling price\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"26\"\u003eThe P-26 was a US military aircraft rather than a civilian product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"27\"\u003eConsequently there was no normal retail price comparable with a contemporary civilian touring aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"28\"\u003eThe aircraft was acquired through US government procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"29\"\u003eI would therefore record:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"30\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eOriginal full-size selling price:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eMilitary procurement — no reliable standard retail selling price established.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"31\"\u003eI would not substitute a later P-35\/P-36 price or a prototype development cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"x1sy0etr x2b9quz xclthos x13fuv20 x178xt8z xkgv12d x1q8ys2x xc8tqf8 x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x178dpqu x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"32\" data-streaming-stylex-tokens=\"xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi\" style=\"--x---stream-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x69dsh5), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-border-accent-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--x1bitlb), light-dark(oklch(62.6176% .205304 254.998), oklch(71.8574% .153638 247.945)) 50%); --x---stream-word-accent-percent: 50%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"x1yc453h xngnso2 x7amdea x1i21sxh xhacrq1 x1iykcro x1mshyef x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw xdj266r x1alsn5q x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xqsupf2 xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"33\"\u003eCurrent full-size value\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"34\"\u003eUnlike the Heller Bloch MB.210 discussed previously, the P-26 does have surviving complete aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"35\"\u003eHowever, surviving P-26s are \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003emuseum pieces and historically important collector aircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e, not normal aircraft-market inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"36\"\u003eConsequently there is no dependable current public-market \"asking price\" for an original P-26A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"37\"\u003eA transaction involving a surviving genuine P-26 would be an exceptional museum\/heritage transaction rather than a normal used-aircraft sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj\" dir=\"ltr\" data-assistant-stream-block=\"\" data-assistant-stream-block-index=\"38\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eCurrent full-size value:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"x7amdea\"\u003eNo reliable public market price; surviving examples are museum\/heritage aircraft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hasagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default 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