Curtiss XF13C
The Curtiss 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)
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General characteristics
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Armament
- 1 × .50 in (12.7 mm) machine gun
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See also
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
References
Citations
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Bibliography
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- Angelucci, Enzo. The American Fighter from 1917 to the present. New York: Orion Books, 1987. Template:ISBN.
External links
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