Boeing P-26A Peashooter
The Real Aircraft
The Boeing P-26 Peashooter was the first all-metal monoplane fighter produced for the United States Army Air Corps and the first to enter regular squadron service. Though obsolescent by WWII, it represented a revolutionary step in American fighter design.
Key Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Boeing
- First Flight: March 20, 1932
- Introduction: December 1933
- Type: Single-seat fighter
- Engine: Pratt & Whitney R-1340-27 Wasp (600 hp)
- Max Speed: 377 km/h (234 mph)
- Range: 579 km (360 miles)
- Armament: 2× .30 cal or .50 cal machine guns
The P-26 was affectionately nicknamed “Peashooter” for its small, cylindrical fuselage. While considered obsolete when WWII began, P-26s in Philippine service did engage Japanese aircraft in December 1941, scoring several victories. Only a handful of precious P-26s survive today.
The Simulation
The Aeroplane Heaven Boeing P-26A recreates this pioneering fighter for Microsoft Flight Simulator, capturing the spirit of 1930s military aviation.
Features:
- Authentic all-metal construction detail
- Period-correct open cockpit with basic instrumentation
- Accurate wire-braced wing design
- Historical USAAC liveries
- Challenging vintage handling characteristics
- Compatible with MSFS 2020/2024
Developer: Aeroplane Heaven
Developer
Aeroplane Heaven specializes in classic and warbird aircraft for flight simulation.
See Also
- Aeroplane Heaven Grumman F3F-2 - Biplane fighter
- Aeroplane Heaven Hawker Fury - British fighter