Curtiss
F8C-5
'Helldiver'
Description
  Manufacturer:
Curtiss
  Base model:
F8C
  Designation:
F8C
  Version:
-5
  Nickname:
Helldiver
  Designation System:
U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:
1922-1962
  Basic role:
Fighter
 
 
 
Specifications
  Length:
25' 11"
7.9 m
  Height:
10' 2"
3.1 m
  Wingspan:
32' 0"
9.7 m
  Gross Weight:
3,957 lb
1,794 kg
Propulsion
  Powerplant:
Pratt & Whitney R-1340C
  Horsepower (each):
450
Performance
  Max Speed:
148 mph
238 km/h
128 kt
  Ceiling:
18,200 ft
5,547 m
Known serial numbers
A-8448 / A-8450