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United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio
Curtiss P-6E 'Hawk'

Description
  Manufacturer:Curtiss
  Base model:P-6
  Designation:P-6
  Version:E
  Nickname:Hawk
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1925-1947
  Basic role:Pursuit
  Crew:Pilot
  Location:United States Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson Ohio

Specifications
  Length: 23' 2" 7.0 m
  Height:8' 11" 2.7 m
  Wingspan: 31' 6" 9.6 m
  Gross Weight: 3,432 lb 1,556 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Curtiss V-1570-23
  Horsepower (each): 600

Performance
  Range: 480 miles 772 km
  Cruise Speed: 167 mph 268 km/h 144 kt
  Max Speed: 204 mph 328 km/h 177 kt
  Ceiling: 24,400 ft 7,436 m