An unconventional canard fighter prototype developed under a U.S. Army Air Corps requirement for advanced interceptor concepts.
Primary roleInterceptor
First flight1943
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerCurtiss-Wright Corporation
Documented variants1
Crew modeCrewed
AirframeFixed Wing
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP-55 | Prototype | Interceptor | United States Army Air Forces |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- The Complete Book of Fighters: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Every Fighter Aircraft Built and Flown — Salamander · Tier 3