Curtiss YP-37
Technical Information

Background
The Curtiss YP-37 was a fighter plane developed off the Curtiss P-36 Hawk with an inline engine for better performance. A small number were built for testing by the U.S. Army Air Corps but when the expected top speed was not achieved, the project was terminated in favor of the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk.

Production
A total of 14 were built including one prototype for evaluation by the U.S. Army Air Corps.

Technical Details
Crew  One (Pilot)
Engine  1 × Allison V-1710-21 V-12 liquid-ciooled piston engine, 1,000 hp (750 kW) with three bladed propeller
Wingspan  37 ft 3.5 in / 11.367m
Length  32 ft 11.5 in / 10.046m
Height  11 ft 1 in / 3.38 m
Maximum Speed  340 mph at 10,000'
Range  570 miles
Armament  (nose) 1 x .30 caliber machine gun and 1 x .50 caliber machine gun