| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Corporation |
Douglas Aircraft Corporation |
| Description |
The Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning was an American long-range fighter developed during World War II. |
The Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster is an experimental American bomber aircraft, designed for a high top speed. |
| First Flight |
1944-06-06 |
1944-05-06 |
| Designer |
Lockheed Corporation |
Douglas Aircraft Corporation |
| Type |
Heavy fighter |
Medium bomber |
| Length (m) |
15.07 |
16.1544 |
| Height (m) |
4.88 |
5.4864 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
702 |
659.831 |
| Cruise Speed (km/h) |
455 |
|
| Max Ceiling (m) |
11645 |
8961.12 |
| Rate of Climb (m/s) |
13.1 |
|
| Armament |
; (proposed) 4 × 37 mm M4 cannons or 1 × 75 mm (2.95 in) M5 cannon and 2 × .50 in Browning heavy machine guns in interchangeable nose; (proposed) 4 × .50 in Browning heavy machine guns in two remotely controlled flexible turrets in the rear. |
6 × .50 in (12.7 mm) machine guns, two in twin rear-firing turrets and two fixed forward-firing; 8000 lb in internal bay |
| Number Built |
1 |
2 |
| Powerplant Description |
2 × Allison V-3420 24 cylinder liquid-cooled engine, 2238 kW (3001 hp) each |
2 × Allison V-1710-125 liquid-cooled V12 engines, 1342 kW (1800 hp) each |
| Primary Users |
|
United States Army Air Forces (intended), United States Air Force (intended) |
| Status |
Canceled |
Canceled in 1948 |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_XP-58_Chain_Lightning |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-42_Mixmaster |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
21.34 |
21.336 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) |
55.7 |
51.5612 |
| Aircraft Engine |
Allison V-3420 |
Allison V-1710 |
| Number of Engines |
2 |
2 |