The Curtiss XP-55 "Ascender" was a radical early 1940s fighter concept featuring a swept-wing canard, a rear-mounted engine with a pusher propeller, tricycle landing gear, and unique safety features ...

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In the midst of World War II, Curtiss sought to remain a leading aircraft manufacturer by developing fighter planes that could compete with advanced designs from other countries. This quest led to the ...