More than Just a Display Piece, the Curtiss XP55 Ascender Model Airplane is a Spectacular Work of Art
Warplanes brings and introduces you a finely handcrafted Curtiss XP55 Ascender model airplane made of the finest grade materials which underwent stages of meticulous and careful sanding, carving and modeling to its original form. Our highly skilled master craftsmen painstakingly and passionately worked on the Curtiss XP55 Ascender model airplane's details, ensuring exactness and precision based on the original plane.
The Curtiss XP-55 Ascender model airplane's paint scheme and markings are extremely accurate and precise, depicting the original Ascender XP55. Like all other airplane models, the Curtiss XP-55 Ascender model plane comes complete with fuselage, wings and other intricate parts. It also comes with a sturdy, durable base with a chrome steel support mounting rod or you can have our variable pitch wall mount accessory, allowing your Curtiss XP-55 Ascender model plane to be displayed either hanging on the wall or the ceiling for an added effect. This top-quality Curtiss XP-55 Ascender model plane will surely be appreciated by anyone who receives this elegant desktop display as a gift.
XP-55 Ascender History:
On July 13 1943, the first XP-55 (42-78845) was completed and had the same aerodynamic configuration as the final prototype CW-24B. The aircraft made its first test flight from the Army's Scott Field near the Curtiss-Wright plant in St. Louis on July 19, 1943. The pilot was J. Harvey Gray, Curtiss' test pilot. Initial testing revealed that the takeoff run was excessively long. To solve this problem the nose elevator area was increased and the aileron up trim was interconnected with the flaps so that it operated when the flaps were lowered.
The XP-55 Ascender was an unconventional design. It was developed to meet a 1939 USAAC specification for an interceptor fighter. It was a swept wing canard pusher aircraft that lacked a tail. In July 1943, only three prototypes were produced, with the first taking flight. Testing continued through 1944, but due to inherent stability problems and poor low-speed handling characteristics the type was abandoned.
Issued on November 27 1939, The Curtiss XP-55 Ascender was another response to Circular Proposal R-40C. It called for a fighter that would be much more effective than any extant--with a top speed, rate of climb, maneuverability, armament, and pilot visibility, all of which would be far superior to those of any existing fighter. Additionally, the fighter was required to have a low initial cost and had to be easy and inexpensive to maintain. The Army specifically mentioned in R-40C that they would consider aircraft with unconventional configurations.
The XP-55 (Curtiss Model 249C), along with the XP-54 and XP-56, resulted from Army Air Corps proposal R-40C calling for unconventional aircraft designs. Like the XP-54, the Ascender was initially designed for the Pratt & Whitney X-1800 engine and had to be redesigned when the engine project was canceled. The XP-55 first flew on 13 July 1943 with an Allison V-1710 engine. The aircraft experienced stability problems and had modifications to increase the canard elevator surface, vertical stabilizer area, and eventually received wing tip extensions.
What is Made To Order?
Our "Made to Order" line consists of aircraft, ships, helicopters, space craft, plaques, and other models that we commence production on once we receive your order. These models are made to match the image you see here using blueprints and specs on-hand in our production facility. Production & Delivery time for a Made To Order model is approximately 12-14 weeks.
While the full price will show in the shopping cart and on your receipt, we will only charge your card an initial deposit equal to 50% of the retail price. We will charge the remaining balance once production is complete and your model is prepared for shipping.
In addition to our "Made to Order" models, we can build any model to fit your exact specifications through our "Custom Model Program". This is the perfect way to recapture those memories that will last a lifetime.Click here for more information about our Custom Model Program.
*Alteration on the design such as change of paint schemes and markings or embodied features on our models occurs at any time. Detachable stand is included with the model which may vary from the photo.
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