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National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida
Curtiss F9C-2 'Sparrowhawk' SN: 9056

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Description
  Manufacturer:Curtiss
  Base model:F9C
  Designation:F9C
  Version:-2
  Nickname:Sparrowhawk
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Serial/Bureau Number:9056
  Location:National Museum of Naval Aviation, NAS Pensacola Florida

Specifications
  Length: 20' 1" 6.1 m
  Height:10' 11" 3.3 m
  Wingspan: 25' 6" 7.7 m
  Gross Weight: 2,784 lb 1,262 kg

Propulsion
  Powerplant: Wright R-975-22
  Horsepower (each): 420

Performance
  Max Speed: 173 mph 278 km/h 150 kt
  Ceiling: 19,200 ft 5,851 m