that of the Merlin-engined version. With the termination of hostilities, the two prototypes continued to be tested until 1947 when they were both consigned to a bombing range as photography targets. Surviving aircraft Both prototypes are in storage at the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Dayton, Ohio. Operators United States Army Air Forces (testing only) Specifications (XP-81) Note: Performance is estimated with "full powered" TG-100. Armament is projected only. See also Notes Bibliography Mixed-power aircraft Consolidated Vultee P-81 P-081 Low-wing aircraft Aircraft first flown in 1945