Curtiss XBT2C
Appearance
XBT2C | |
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The XBT2C-1 | |
Role | Attack aircraft |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company |
First flight | March 1945 |
Number built | 9 |
Developed from | Curtiss XBTC |
The Curtiss XBT2C was an experimental single-engined dive/torpedo bomber developed during World War II.
Development
It was based on the Curtiss XBTC single-seat dive/torpedo bomber, but used the less powerful Wright R-3350 radial engine, and could carry a second crew member in the rear fuselage. It was fitted with radar, which was carried in a pod under the starboard wing. Nine of ten projected aircraft were built. They were Curtiss' last type for the U.S. Navy. All were scrapped in the late 1940s.[1]
Operators
Specifications (XBT2C-1)
Data from Curtiss Aircraft 1907–1947[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: one or two
Performance
Armament
- Guns: 2 × 20 mm (0.79 in) AN/M2 cannon (wing)
- Bombs: 2,000 lb (907 kg)
See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
References
- Bowers, Peter M. (1979). Curtiss Aircraft 1907–1947. London: Putnam. ISBN 0-370-10029-8.
- Donald, David (1997). The Complete Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. NY, NY: Barnes & Noble. ISBN 0-7607-0592-5.
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(help) - Thomason, Tommy H. (2009). Strike from the Sea: U.S. Navy Attack Aircraft From Skyraider to Super Hornet 1948–Present. North Branch, MN: Specialty Press. ISBN 978-1-58007-132-1.
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External links
Media related to Curtiss BT2C at Wikimedia Commons