Curtiss Model 58 F9C Sparrowhawk
Airship-based Fighter Biplane
The Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk is a single-engine single-seat airship-based fighter biplane aircraft produced by the US-American manufacturer Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.
The Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk was carried by US Navy airships USS Akron and USS Macon as a so called parasite fighter.
Crew | 1 |
Propulsion | 1 Radial Engine | |
Engine Model | Wright R-975-22 Whirlwind | |
Engine Power | 298 kW | 400 hp |
Speed | 283 km/h | 153 kts 176 mph |
Service Ceiling | 5.852 m | 19.200 ft |
Range | 478 km | 258 NM 297 mi. |
Empty Weight | 948 kg | 2.090 lbs |
max. Takeoff Weight | 1.261 kg | 2.780 lbs |
Wing Span | 7,77 m | 25 ft 6 in |
Wing Area | 16,1 m² | 173 ft² |
Length | 6,13 m | 20 ft 1 in |
Height | 3,23 m | 10 ft 7 in |
First Flight | 1931 | |
Production Status | out of production | |
Total Production | 8 |
Data for (Version) | Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk |
[Photo-ID: 10249] © Karsten Palt 2014-05-28 | |
Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk United States Navy Reg.: A9056 last surviving Sparrowhawk | |
NASM Udvar Hazy Center [Chantilly, VA] |
[Photo-ID: 10250] © Karsten Palt 2014-05-28 | |
Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk United States Navy Reg.: A9056 last surviving Sparrowhawk | |
NASM Udvar Hazy Center [Chantilly, VA] |