During a stall test, the aircraft suddenly pitched forward in an outside loop until it stopped inverted, falling straight down. The engine quit in such a way that righting the stricken fighter using ...

The XP-55 Ascender was one of WWII’s strangest prototypes, with ideas so bold they inspired future aircraft… and crashes so bad it never got the chance. Dark Skies Posted: May 30, 2025 | Last ...

XP-55 Ascender: Why This Bold ... asking aircraft manufacturers to design an airframe that was superior to existing planes with a focus on speed and the pilot’s line of sight.

Here’s What You Need to Know: The XP-55 Ascender was an odd-ball plane that didn’t enter production. In 1939, the Army put out a call for tenders, asking aircraft manufacturers to design an ...