The Boeing 64 , also known as the Boeing Model 64 or XF2B, holds an important place in early military aviation history. Developed in the 1920s, it was the first U.S. Navy fighter aircraft designed specifically for aircraft carrier operations. This aircraft helped define how naval fighters would be built and operated in the years that followed. Boeing 64 The Boeing 64 was a single-seat, single-engine biplane fighter developed for the United States Navy. It marked Boeing’s entry into naval fighter production and set the groundwork for future carrier-based combat aircraft. Key highlights of the Boeing 64 include: First successful U.S. Navy carrier fighter Designed for takeoff and landing on aircraft carriers Introduced reinforced landing gear for naval use Foundation for later Boeing military aircraft History and Development The Boeing 64 was developed in the early 1920s, a time when naval aviation was still experimental. Aircraft carriers were relatively new, and existing land...