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Curtiss XF8C-2 'Helldiver'

Description
  Manufacturer:Curtiss


  Base model:F8C
  Designation:XF8C
  Version:-2
  Nickname:Helldiver
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Status:Experimental

Specifications
  Length: 25' 11" 7.9 m
  Height:10' 6" 3.2 m
  Wingspan: 32' 8" 9.9 m
  Gross Weight: 3,819 lb 1,731 kg

Propulsion
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1340B
  Horsepower (each): 450

Performance
  Max Speed: 148 mph 238 km/h 128 kt
  Ceiling: 18,500 ft 5,638 m

Known serial numbers
A-7673


 
 

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