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 historyedit
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]
Angelucci, Enzo. The American Fighter from 1917 to the present. New York: Orion Books, 1987. ISBN0-517-56588-9.
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curtiss, xf13c, model, carrier, based, fighter, aircraft, built, curtiss, aeroplane, motor, company, xf13c, 1937role, fighternational, origin, united, statesmanufacturer, curtiss, aeroplane, motor, companyfirst, flight, january, 1934, number, built, contents, . The Curtiss XF13C Model 70 was a carrier based fighter aircraft built by Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company XF13CCurtiss XF13C in 1937Role FighterNational origin United StatesManufacturer Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor CompanyFirst flight 7 January 1934 1 Number built 3 Contents 1 Development and design 2 Operational history 3 Specifications XF13C 3 4 See also 5 References 5 1 Citations 5 2 Bibliography 6 External linksDevelopment and design editThe 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 editNo 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 edit nbsp The XF13C 1 in flight circa 1934 Data from 1 General characteristicsCrew 1 Length 25 ft 0 in 7 62 m Wingspan 35 ft 0 in 10 66 m Height 8 ft 9 5 in 2 66 m Wing area 205 sq ft 19 04 m2 Empty weight 3 412 lb 1 548 kg Gross weight 4 634 lb 2 102 kg Powerplant 1 Wright SGR 1510 12 700 hp 520 kW Performance Maximum speed 246 mph 396 km h 214 kn Range 726 mi 1 168 km 631 nmi Service ceiling 25 250 ft 7 696 m Rate of climb 2 000 ft min 10 16 m s Armament 1 50 in 12 7 mm machine gun 1 30 in 7 62 mm machine gunSee also editAircraft of comparable role configuration and era Curtiss O 52 OwlReferences editCitations edit a b c d Angelucci 1987 pp 152 153 Bibliography edit Angelucci Enzo The American Fighter from 1917 to the present New York Orion Books 1987 ISBN 0 517 56588 9 External links edit nbsp Media related to Curtiss XF13C at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Curtiss XF13C amp oldid 1149076467, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
