Curtiss XF13C
| XF13C | |
|---|---|
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| Curtiss XF13C in 1937 | |
| Role | Fighter |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company |
| First flight | 7 January Template:Avyear[1] |
| Number built | 3 |
The Curtis XF13C (Model 70) was a carrier-based fighter aircraft built by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.
Development and design
The XF13C was a naval fighter featuring an all-metal construction, with a semi-monocoque fuselage, manually retractable landing gear and an enclosed cockpit. The aircraft was designed to facilitate conversions from biplane to monoplane and vice versa. The United States Navy bought a prototype, designated XF13C-1 when in monoplane configuration, and XF13C-2 when a biplane.[1]
The XF13C first flew in 1934 with good results realized in tests. In 1935, the aircraft received a more powerful engine and modifications to the overly tall tailplanes. The designation was changed to XF13C-3 for more flight testing.
Operational history
No production orders were received for the Curtis XF13C, but the aircraft continued to fly for NACA in experimental work, and by VWJ-1 Squadron at Quantico.[1]
Specifications (XF13C-3)
Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
Performance
References
Citations
Bibliography
- Angelucci, Enzo. The American Fighter from 1917 to the present. New York: Orion Books, 1987. ISBN 0-517-56588-9.
External links
Media related to Curtiss XF13C at Wikimedia Commons