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Consolidated Vultee XP-81

Escort fighter
The Consolidated Vultee XP-81 is a development of the Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation to build a single seat, long range escort fighter that combined use of both turbojet and turboprop engines. Although promising, the lack of suitable... Wikipedia
Top speed: 507 mph
Engine types: Allison J33 and General Electric T31
Range: 2,485 mi
First flight: February 11, 1945
Cruise speed: 275 mph
Manufacturer: Convair
Number built: 2