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Curtiss XP-87 Blackhawk

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The Curtiss-Wright XF-87 Blackhawk (previously designated the XP-87) was a prototype American all-weather jet fighter interceptor and the company's last aircraft project. Designed as a replacement for the World War II–era propeller-driven P-61 Black Widow night/interceptor aircraft, the XF-87 lost in government procurement competition to the Northrop F-89 Scorpion. Have fun!

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 29.3ft (8.9m)
  • Length 34.4ft (10.5m)
  • Height 11.5ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 8,295lbs (3,762kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,543lbs (5,689kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.791
  • Wing Loading 45.5lbs/ft2 (222.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 275.5ft2 (25.6m2)
  • Drag Points 3248

Parts

  • Number of Parts 81
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 365