McDonnell’s XP-67 Moonbat was one of the most radical American fighter prototypes of World War II, built around a blended aerodynamic design, heavy planned armament, and ambitious performance goals.

While the Moonbat never quite made it out of the prototype stage, the aircraft marked a promising beginning for the now-storied aerospace manufacturer. Summary and What You Need to Know: In the 1990s, ...

The little-known XP-67 Bat warplane prototype was the McDonnell Aircraft Company's first attempt to enter the aviation industry before the United States joined World War II. The Moonbat was a ...