| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 44-91000 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair P-81 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair P-81 |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair XP-81 |
| C/n (msn): | [ 44-91000 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 20 November 1946 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 512052 |
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The first of two Consolidated-Vultee XP-81 prototypes, 44-91000 became the first American turboprop-powered aircraft to fly on 21 December 1945. The TG-100 turboprop was augmented by an I-40 turbojet in the tail, fed air by dorsal intakes. Performance was disappointing as neither engine delivered the expected power and the P-81, intended as an escort fighter, was cancelled. Photo from: University of Texas at Arlington This photo was added on 27 October 2022, and has since been viewed 1315 times. |