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Not exactly a project, but certainly a promising design that never went past prototyping stage.
The Boeing Wichita (formerly Stearman) Model X120 was developed to meet an Army requirement for an integrated aircrew trainer at a time of aluminum shortage. The wings and tail were made of wood; the fuselage was made of steel tube with fabric cover. The engines were 550hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340 AN-1 Wasps. Two aircraft were built, the last one was delivered in October, 1942. A production order for the AT-15-MC was placed with the new McDonnell Aircraft company, but was eventually cancelled.
The Boeing Wichita (formerly Stearman) Model X120 was developed to meet an Army requirement for an integrated aircrew trainer at a time of aluminum shortage. The wings and tail were made of wood; the fuselage was made of steel tube with fabric cover. The engines were 550hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340 AN-1 Wasps. Two aircraft were built, the last one was delivered in October, 1942. A production order for the AT-15-MC was placed with the new McDonnell Aircraft company, but was eventually cancelled.
