Curtiss
XF8C-6
'Helldiver'
Description
  Manufacturer:
Curtiss
  Base model:
F8C
  Designation:
XF8C
  Version:
-6
  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' 0"
9.7 m
  Gross Weight:
3,886 lb
1,762 kg
Propulsion
  Powerplant:
Pratt & Whitney R-1340C
  Horsepower (each):
450
Performance
  Max Speed:
153 mph
246 km/h
132 kt
  Ceiling:
20,500 ft
6,248 m