McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat

McDonnell’s XP-67 was an American experimental interceptor whose unusual blended engine nacelles and wing shapes sought aerodynamic efficiency. The prototype first flew in January 1944, but problems with its Continental piston engines limited performance and testing. A serious fire later that year damaged the aircraft, and the program was abandoned without an operational production version. The Moonbat represents an early McDonnell attempt to create a long-range, heavily armed fighter before the company became associated with successful naval jets. Its projected armament emphasized the destruction of large enemy bombers rather than close maneuvering combat. The carefully faired nacelles created a distinctive almost organic outline. Testing exposed the difficulty of combining an ambitious aerodynamic concept with engines that could not deliver dependable performance.

Finish and color

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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