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Curtiss XF9C-1 'Sparrowhawk'

Description
  Manufacturer:Curtiss


Control Panel
  Base model:F9C
  Designation:XF9C
  Version:-1
  Nickname:Sparrowhawk
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Status:Experimental
 
 

Specifications
  Length: 19' 9" 6.0 m
  Height:7' 1" 2.1 m
  Wingspan: 25' 6" 7.7 m
  Gross Weight: 2,357 lb 1,068 kg

Propulsion
  Powerplant: Wright R-975C
  Horsepower (each): 400

Performance
  Max Speed: 177 mph 285 km/h 154 kt
  Ceiling: 24,200 ft 7,375 m

Known serial numbers
A-8731


 
 

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