| XF13C | |
|---|---|
 Curtiss XF13C in 1937 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Fighter |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company |
| Number built | 3 |
| History | |
| First flight | 7 January 1934[1] |
TheCurtiss XF13C (Model 70) was acarrier-basedfighter aircraft built byCurtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.
The XF13C was a naval fighter featuring an all-metal construction, with asemi-monocoque fuselage, manually retractablelanding gear and an enclosed cockpit. The aircraft was designed to facilitate conversions from biplane to monoplane and vice versa. TheUnited 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.
No production orders were received for the Curtis XF13C, but the aircraft continued to fly forNACA in experimental work, and byVWJ-1 Squadron atQuantico.[1]
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