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XBT2C
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

 United States

Specifications (XBT2C-1)

XBT2C-1 side view.
XBT2C-1 underside view.

Data from Curtiss Aircraft 1907–1947[2]

General characteristics

  • Crew: one or two

Performance Armament

See also

Related development

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References

  1. ^ U.S. Naval Aviation News September 1979, pp.20–21
  2. ^ Bowers 1979, p. 450.
  • 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. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (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. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

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