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| XP-42 | |
|---|---|
 Curtiss XP-42 in its final configuration, 1945 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Engine cooling research |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss-Wright |
| Number built | 1 |
| History | |
| First flight | March 1939 |
| Developed from | Curtiss P-36 |
The Curtiss XP-42 was an experimental fighter built by Curtiss Aircraft in the late 1930s to research engine cooling and improving the performance of the Curtiss P-36 Hawk.