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Curtiss XF6C-5 'Hawk'

Description
  Manufacturer:Curtiss


  Base model:F6C
  Designation:XF6C
  Version:-5
  Nickname:Hawk
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Status:Experimental
  Crew:Pilot

Specifications
  Length: 22' 6" 6.8 m
  Height:9' 8" 2.9 m
  Wingspan: 31' 6" 9.6 m
  Gross Weight: 2,960 lb 1,342 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1690
  Horsepower (each): 525

Performance
  Max Speed: 160 mph 257 km/h 138 kt
  Ceiling: 21,900 ft 6,674 m