Curtiss-Wright

Curtiss-Wright XF-87 Blackhawk

All-weather interceptor

  • First flight1948
  • StatusPrototype
  • Number built2
Technical data

Specifications

01

Crew & dimensions

Crew
2
Length
62 ft 10 in
Wingspan
60 ft
Height
20 ft
02

Performance

Maximum speed
600 mph
Range
1,000 mi
Service ceiling
41,000 ft
03

Powerplant

Powerplant
4 × Westinghouse XJ34-WE-7 turbojet engines (3,000 lbf)
04

Armament

Armament
Guns: 4 × 20 mm AN/M2 cannon in the nose