 This 4-view for the 1933 Boeing P−26A Peashooter
was scanned from my purchased copy of the June 1968 American Aircraft Modeler magazine.
4-view for this fine model was drawn by Mr. Björn Karlström. All copyrights (if
any) are hereby acknowledged.
"The all-metal, single-wing P−26, popularly known as the "Peashooter," was an
entirely new design for Boeing, and its structure drew heavily on the Monomail.
The Peashooter's wings were braced with wire, rather than with the rigid struts
used on other airplanes, so the airplane was lighter and had less drag. Its initial
high landing speeds were reduced by the addition of wing flaps in the production
models.
Because the P−26 flew 27 mph faster and outclimbed biplane fighters, the Army
ordered 136 production-model Peashooters. Acclaimed by pilots for its speed and
maneuverability, the small but feisty P−26 formed the core of pursuit squadrons
throughout the United States. " -
Boeing website
This is yet another incredibly fine example of Björn Karlström's artwork!
<click image for larger version>
Posted August 7, 2023
(updated from original post
on 7/3/2010)
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