The XP-55 Ascender—and propeller-driven airframes writ large—were over. Though never a spectacular plane, XP-55 Ascender was interesting to look at—but not to fly. That it never entered ...

The XP-55 Ascender—and propeller-driven airframes writ large—were over. Though never a spectacular plane, XP-55 Ascender was interesting to look at—but not to fly. That it never entered ...

Let’s now give these two obscure “X-planes” their moment in the spotlight. Vultee XP-54 and Curtiss XP-55 Initial History and Specifications The XP-54 and XP-55 both made their maiden ...