On 25 May 1942 a contract for 100 P-62 fighters was awarded, but on 27 July 1942 the contract was terminated as it would affect deliveries of urgently needed Curtiss-built P-47 Thunderbolts.
On 25 May 1942 a contract for 100 P-62 fighters was awarded. Before construction could begin, on 27 July 1942 the contract was terminated as it would affect deliveries of urgently needed Curtiss-built P-47 Thunderbolts.