Historical Documents from World War II
Handbook of Instructions of Operation and Flight Instructions for the Models YFM-1 and YFM-1B Multi-Place Fighter Airplanes
Technical Order Number 01-110HA-1
The YFM-1 Airacuda was an experimental long-range escort fighter manufactured by Bell Aircraft Corporation. It had room for a pilot, a navigator and three gunners. However it was 40 mph slower than a B-17A and lacked maneuverability.
Authors:
- none listed
Published:
- June 1, 1940
Categories:
- Aircraft
- Pilots
- Aircraft, Experimental
Locations:
Contributors:
- Rob Robley of Veterans Memorial Museum, Huntsville, Alabama
- Mike Voisin
Repositories:
- Veterans Memorial Museum, Huntsville, Alabama
Related Items:
- 000154: Handbook of Operation and Flight Instructions for the Model YFM-1A Multi-Place Fighter Airplane
Technical Order Number 01-110HB-1
Direct Link (Item 000153):
- https://aafcollection.info/items/list.php?item=000153
Citation:
- Army Air Forces Collection, "Handbook of Instructions of Operation and Flight Instructions for the Models YFM-1 and YFM-1B Multi-Place Fighter Airplanes: Technical Order Number 01-110HA-1" (item 000153), AAF Collection, https://AAFCollection.info/items/list.php?item=000153 (accessed 25 April 2024).
Added: December 14, 2008
Specification Type Y-604, Model Y-604-2 Description of Airplane, Power Plant, and Equipment; Location and Operation of Controls; Special Instructions; Power Plant; Flying Characteristics; Weight Data; Calibrated Speed and Gas Consumption Curves; Cruising Control Range Chart;
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Fold-out diagram depicting emergency equipment and exits on the YFM-1 and YFM-1B.
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