Curtiss

Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk

Parasite fighter

  • First flight1931
  • Introduction1931
  • StatusRetired
  • Number built7
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
1
Length
6.147 m
Wingspan
7.772 m
Height
3.2 m
02

Performance

Maximum speed
176.5 mph
Range
297 mi
Service ceiling
19,200 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
1 × Wright R-975-E3 9-cyl. air-cooled radial piston engine (438 hp / kW)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 2 ×.30 in Browning machine guns