Boeing P-12
The Boeing P-12 or Boeing F4B was an American pursuit aircraft that was operated by the United States Army Air Corps, United States Marine Corps, and United States Navy. It was the chief fighter aircraft in American service during the early 1930s but also used internationally. By the late 1930s it was replaced in front-line duty by newer designs, but it was still used for training into the early 1940s. Many variants of the aircraft were developed. In the 21st century a handful of surviving air frames are on display in museums.
| P-12 / F4B | |
|---|---|
| Boeing P-12E at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, in markings of 6th Pursuit Squadron, 18th PG, Wheeler Field, Hawaii | |
| Role | Fighter aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Aircraft Company |
| First flight | 25 June 1928 |
| Introduction | 1930 |
| Retired | 1949 Brazilian Air Force |
| Primary users | United States Army Air Corps United States Navy Philippine Army Air Corps Royal Thai Air Force |
| Produced | 1929–1932 |
| Number built | 586
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